MASSACHUSETTS LAWYERS WEEKLY

November 23, 1998 Cite this Page: 27 M.L.W. 627

Verdicts & Settlements:

Negligence & Tort

Slip & Fall -- Supermarket

Injuries alleged:

Fractured sternum, neck/shoulder strain

Name of case:

Leoleis v. Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc.

Court/case #:

Marlborough District Court, No. 9721-CR-084

Tried before judge or jury:

Jury

Judge:

Paul A. Losapio

Special damages:

$7,000 in medical expenses

Amount of award:

$180,000

Date:

Oct. 2, 1998

Demand:

$45,000

Highest offer:

$12,000

Insurance carrier:

Self-insured

Attorney for plaintiff:

Michael J. Tremblay, Marlborough

Attorney for defendant:

Withheld

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