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Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Trial for Assisted Living Facility in Ohio
FMG attorneys Lisa Gentile and Julia Ray obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death trial on behalf of an assisted living facility. Plaintiff made a pre-suit settlement demand of $1.5 million and asked the…
FMG attorneys Lisa Gentile and Julia Ray obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death trial on behalf of an assisted living facility. Plaintiff made a pre-suit settlement demand of $1.5 million and asked the jury for $10 million at trial.
Plaintiff’s wrongful death claim was based on a fall suffered by the decedent at the facility. The jury found no negligence or proximate cause, leading to a unanimous defense verdict.
Cheryl L. Wright, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of June E. Wentz, Deceased v. Randall Residence of Newark, LLC, et al.; Licking County Court of Common Pleas; Case 23CV0316
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