Plaintiff claimed to have fallen as a result of snow and ice on the sidewalk owned by Eamon Merrigan’s clients. As a result of her fall, the right-handed Plaintiff fractured her right shoulder requiring surgical repair with hardware placement. Her surgeon and her pain management specialist testified on her behalf. The 30-year-old Plaintiff was never […]
Results
Eamon Merrigan Continues Streak with Third Consecutive Jury Trial Defense Verdict
For the third time in just 22 days, a jury has returned a verdict in favor of a defendant represented by Eamon Merrigan. Most recently, Mr. Merrigan successfully defended an apartment complex being sued by a visitor who claimed to have fallen as a result of stepping on a soft, uneven, lumpy area of dirt […]
Eamon Merrigan Successfully Argues That Plaintiff Failed to Meet Burden of Proof In Trip & Fall Jury Trial
Plaintiff claimed to have tripped on fallen on a raised portion of sidewalk near the curb on defendants’ property. She alleged a fractured foot and an emergency low back surgery as a result. On behalf of his clients, Mr. Merrigan argued that the raised portion of sidewalk was open and obvious to all, and that […]
Eamon Merrigan Obtains Defense Verdicts for Landlord and Property Management Company
Plaintiff and her family leased and moved into a single-family dwelling owned by Defendant and managed by Defendant’s property management company. The lease was silent as to which party was responsible for repairs and maintenance of the property. Plaintiff alleged that immediately upon taking possession of the home, she and her family advised Defendant of […]
Philadelphia Defense Verdict in Traumatic Brain Injury Snow and Ice Case
Eamon Merrigan obtained two defense verdicts in a Philadelphia jury trial in which two plaintiffs alleged to have slipped and fallen on the front steps of their apartment building. One plaintiff claimed to have exited the apartment, slipped on ice, and to have been knocked unconscious. A second plaintiff claimed to have heard the first […]