Tag: Sidewalk
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Engineering Expert Barred From Opining on the Sidewalk Condition
In this facially simple premises liability lawsuit, Plaintiff Stephanie Lewis sought to recover damages incurred when she tripped and fell on the front walkway of Samuel B. Heggie, Jr.’s home while she was delivering a pizza in February 2020. Samuel Heggie having died during the pendency of this lawsuit, the Plaintiff now proceeds against the…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness’ Testimony Fits the Pertinent Causation Inquiry
This case arises from injuries Plaintiff Cherie Ferrell sustained on November 15, 2020 when she fell into a City of Atlanta water utility meter box. Ferrell alleged that the improperly secured water meter lid and the lack of “warning of the uneven pavement elevation change” caused her injuries. On the morning of November 15, 2020,…
