Partner Claire Rush Obtained Defense Verdict On Behalf of Premises Client in Nassau County.

Trial attorney and Partner Claire Rush obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a premises client in Nassau County before Judge Francis Ricigliano. Plaintiff claimed she slipped and fell on a skimmer lid near a pool/hot tub area on our client’s premises. Plaintiff claimed that she suffered lacerations to her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd right toes as well as tenosynovitis and neuropathic pain in her right foot. She alleged a lost earnings claim, along with a significant impact on her lifestyle due to the injuries.

In obtaining the defense verdict, Claire used social media posts as well as information learned about the plaintiff's lifestyle and employment. Claire cross-examined the plaintiff about her awareness of the skimmer lid, raising issues regarding her credibility. Plaintiff alleged lost wages and the inability to perform daily tasks/activities during direct. Claire cross-examined plaintiff with several photos from her social media showing she was on a cruise vacation months after the accident. Claire also developed testimony that plaintiff had a sedentary job which she could still perform, disputing her lost earnings claim. 

Prior to trial, plaintiff issued a $1,000,000 demand. The jury found in favor of Claire’s client. Congratulations to Claire Rush, whose superior trial skills once again resulted in this tremendous victory on behalf of the client.