Jonathan Ficarrotta and Tia Jones Obtained a Defense Verdict for A Hospital in Hillsborough County in a General Liability Lawsuit

Jonathan Ficarrotta and Tia Jones obtained a Defense Verdict for a Hospital in Hillsborough County in a General Liability Lawsuit. Plaintiff alleged that she slipped and fell while visiting the Hospital in an area that was being cleaned. As a result, she filed a lawsuit alleging that the Hospital was negligent for failing to maintain the flooring and/or warn her of a dangerous condition on the floor. Plaintiff alleged injuries to her lumbar spine which resulted in foot drop. At trial, an eyewitness to the fall testified that the Plaintiff tripped over her own two feet. Moreover, all the witnesses who responded to the scene testified that there was nothing on the ground or in the surrounding area that could have caused her to fall. The Defense called a neurosurgeon at trial who testified that Plaintiff had pre-existing lumbar conditions along with diabetic neuropathy which was the cause of her foot pain and numbness, not foot drop. The jury concluded that there was no negligence on part of the Hospital which was the legal cause of injuries and damages to Plaintiff.