Settlements & Verdicts
Agresta v. Pulte Homes, et al.
$954,000 jury verdict for Mr. Agresta who slipped and fell on ice at the Springton Point condominium Association sidewalk where his family resides in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The sidewalk was a common element under the control of the townhouse community; however, was contracted by Wentworth Property Management to maintain.
Agresta had pre-existing spinal stenosis and the fall caused neurologic injuries on top of his underlying degenerative condition. As a consequence from the trauma, with his underlying condition, Agresta under went a C3 to C7 cervical laminectomy with instrumented fusion.
There was no wage loss claim and the out of pocket medical bills totaled approximately $44,000. Agresta was found 10% negligent; Springton Pointe Condominium association was found 40% at fault while the Wentworth Property Corporation was found 50% at fault. Two other defendants settled out, one before the trial and one after the trial started. The total money with delay damages is approximately $1.1 million.
