The Incident: In 2024, Diana J. was spending the afternoon shopping at Sears, a department store in Stockton, when she slipped and fell. She suffered a fractured femur, which required two surgeries to repair, including the placement of a steel rod in her leg. It was discovered that a Sears employee had spilled water on the floor and failed to adequately clean it or provide barriers to prevent someone from getting hurt.
The Challenge: The most pressing challenge was time. At the time of the injury, Sears was closing in on filing for Chapter 11 (of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code). In filing for bankruptcy, companies are protected from legal actions, such as a personal injury suit, by court order.
The Approach: Diana J.’s attorney from Eason & Tambornini, Seth Bradley, expedited the claim and pursued a settlement. He successfully avoided delays and settled the claim for Diana for $300,000, one week before the store officially filed for Chapter 11 protection.
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