$20,000.00 – Negligent Failure to Maintain the Premises
In this case, our client was working out at the gym operated by the Homeowner’s association. As our client was on the treadmill, she stepped on the non-moving part of the treadmill, causing her to fall. Unfortunately, the treadmill she was on did not have a safety lanyard, which would have stopped the treadmill and minimized our client’s injuries. When our client fell, the treadmill continued to go, causing our client greater injuries and a broken nose. After presenting the claim to the homeowner’s association, the HOA only offered $1,450.00. Suit was filed and, shortly after, the HOA’s insurance company agreed to pay $20,000.00.