Customer Files Illinois Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Urban Brands Inc.
Vivian Thompson is seeking over $50,000 in Illinois slip and fall compensation from Urban Brands Inc. (doing business as Ashley Stewart). The plaintiff claims that she was walking to the fitting room to try on clothing when she slipped and fell on liquid that was on the ground and injured her right side, back, and right knee.
She contends that the defendant neglected to properly maintain and routinely inspect customer walkways, failed to clean up the foreign liquid that was on the ground, neglected to put up a warning sign that there was a slippery substance on the ground, and did not warn Thompson that there was a hazardous condition on the premise. In addition to her physical injuries, Thompson says that she experienced great mental anguish and physical pain and incurred medical expenses.
Chicago, Illinois Slip and Fall Accidents
Injuries sustained during slip and fall accidents can be extremely painful and debilitating. Many Chicago slip and fall accidents could have been prevented if only the premise owner had cleared up the slippery substance on the ground or put up a warning sign to let people know that they should be careful when walking on the wet or slick surface.
Some common causes of slip and fall accidents:
• Accumulated ice on the ground
• Water or other liquids left on the ground
• Newly washed floors that haven’t fully dried
• Uneven stairs
• Uneven or cracked concrete
• Holes on the ground
• Loose (or lack of handrails)
• Poorly lit parking lots
• Loose carpet
Woman injured on way to fitting room, suit claims, The Record, May 17, 2010
Related Web Resource:
Slip and Fall, Nolo
