Trial News

Mary Shea, 93, was walking on the carpeted main aisle of a sporting goods store when she tripped on a bump in the floor and fell, suffering a broken hip. She required hospitalization and suffered severe pain in addition to incurring added medical expenses.

Shea sued Champion Sporting Goods, alleging it failed to repair a flooring defect in the store. Suit alleged that the premises had an uneven subfloor that was simply carpeted over, creating a hazardous condition for customers.

The jury awarded $100,000.

Citation: Shea v. Champion Sporting Goods, Inc., No. 1881CV00492 (Mass. Super. Ct. Middlesex Cty. Jan. 31, 2020).

Plaintiff counsel: John Glynn and Lawrence Glynn, both of East Falmouth, Mass.