Pool Construction Accident

Court/Case No: Oakland County Circuit Court/Case No. 07-084095-NO

Tried/Argued Before: Jury

Demand: $6 Million - Case evaluation award: $35,000.00

Verdict: No Cause of Action

Name of Judge(s): Charles Simon, Jr.

Keys to the Case:

Plaintiff homeowner fell into her new pool, which was still under construction at the time of the incident.  She sought damages for her physical injuries from defendant, who argued that plaintiff was at fault for causing her own accident in that she was impaired from consuming alcohol and was talking on her cell phone as she walked along the edge of the pool.  She suffered serious bilateral wrist fractures and a lacerated abdomen.

Defense SW attorney(s) Involved in Case:

• Thomas J. Azoni