Case Summary:
Attorney David C. Shay and Associate Kevin Kidwell of Vaziri Law Group secured a $1,750,000 confidential settlement on behalf of an individual who sustained serious orthopedic injuries in a slip-and-fall incident at a major retail store in Sacramento. Surveillance footage shows the spill was visible and unaddressed, with another customer making an evasive maneuver to avoid it moments before the fall. The plaintiff fell violently and sustained injuries to her neck, lower back, knee, shoulder, hand, and hip, with persistent radiating pain and neurological symptoms. The matter was resolved prior to trial through strategic negotiation and comprehensive evidentiary support involving multiple defendants.
Facts of the Case:
While walking through a customer-accessible area of a large commercial retailer, the client slipped on a hazardous substance that had not been cleaned, identified, or blocked off. The dangerous condition posed an unreasonable risk to the public and resulted in an immediate fall and injury. Both the property owner and a third-party maintenance contractor were named in the complaint for their failure to maintain a safe environment.
Treatment:
The incident resulted in multiple orthopedic injuries affecting the client’s shoulders, knees, neck, and back. Symptoms included chronic inflammation and radiating nerve pain, which required ongoing treatment. Medical care involved major spinal surgery at Greater Sacramento Surgery Center: a two-level anterior lumbar discectomy and fusion (L4-5 and L5-S1), including the placement of PEEK implants, BMP, BBX bone graft material, anterior lumbar instrumentation, fluoroscopic guidance, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. Her treatment remains ongoing.
Legal Strategy:
The Vaziri Law Group legal team pursued claims of premises liability and general negligence, supported by detailed incident documentation, medical records, and discovery responses. By connecting the hazardous condition to a breach of the property’s duty of care, the team successfully established both a causation and long-term impact. The negotiated financial recovery reflected compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, wage loss, and ongoing impairment.
Pursuing Justice:
This $1,750,000 settlement reflects Vaziri Law Group’s commitment to securing meaningful results for clients harmed by unsafe conditions. The resolution affirms the client’s right to accountability and financial support after a preventable incident. At Vaziri Law Group, we remain steadfast in our mission to advocate for those affected by negligence and to deliver outcomes that promote recovery and long-term well-being.