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Verdicts & Settlements: Premises Liability
Failure to keep gas station in reasonably safe condition
April 10, 2020Gloria Cevallos was at a gas station owned by Speedway LLC when she slipped and fell on a liquid substance near a gas pump. She suffered injuries to her left leg and ankle and exacerbated a preexisting condition.
Cevallos sued Speedway LLC, alleging it failed to keep its premises in a reasonably safe condition and failed to remove the liquid substance despite knowing that it posed a risk to customers.
The jury awarded approximately $342,100, including more than $167,100 for past medical expenses. The jury found Cevallos 22% responsible.
Citation: Cevallos v. Speedway LLC, No. 502016CA002299XXXXMB (Fla. Cir. Ct. Palm Beach Cty. Jan. 29, 2020).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Christopher Caproni, Boca Raton, Fla.
