February 20, 2025 | Verdicts and Settlements

Fort Myers Partners Secure Favorable Jury Verdict in an Admitted Liability Case

Cris Casal and Yasmine Kirollos, partners in the Fort Myers office, secured a favorable jury verdict in an admitted liability trial for a slip and fall at a retailer in Florida.  The Plaintiff alleged that she sustained a traumatic brain injury as well as cervical and lumbar spine injuries when she fell and struck the back of her head twice near the entryway to the store.  The fall was captured on video and shown to the jury.  Plaintiff underwent testing that she argued confirmed the existence of a traumatic brain injury.  Plaintiff also contended that the fall aggravated pre-existing neck and low back conditions which made her a candidate for an anterior cervical disc fusion and discectomy.  The jury deliberated for almost an hour before returning a verdict for close to the amount offered at the start of the trial.  The jury rejected awarding any future damages for the Plaintiff. 

January 31, 2025 | Verdicts and Settlements

Summary Judgment Granted In Premises Liability Case

Rodney Lundy recently obtained summary judgment in a premises liability action in Hillsborough County, Florida, in which the plaintiff suffered injury when he ran into a sliding glass door at his in-law’s house. The trial court agreed that the homeowners did not owe a legal duty of care to the plaintiff because they did not by their conduct create a reasonably foreseeable risk of injury. The trial court also relied on public policy reasons and the adverse effect lawsuits may have on the family relationship.

January 29, 2025 | Speaking Announcements

Neil Ambekar to Speak at CLM Focus Conference

Neil Ambekar, a partner in Conroy Simberg’s Orlando office, will co-present a panel discussion at the CLM Focus Conference on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The session, titled “Navigating Cognitive Biases in Workers Compensation Claims Management,” will explore how cognitive biases influence claims management and legal decision making in workers' compensation.