Smith v. Wal-Mart

VERDICT

Trial
01/26/11 – 02/15/11

Summary

In this retail tort litigation proceeding, plaintiff Michael Smith (Personal Representative of the estate of Micahel Born) alleged Wal-Mart Stores Inc and its hired security service Wachenhut of being negligent in maintaining adequate security in the premises of Wal-Mart stores, due to which Michael Born was murdered in a Wal-Mart parking lot while replacing his car's headlight. The plaintiffs claimed that Wal-Mart knew the store was located in a high-crime area, and that police were repeatedly called to the site.
The plaintiff was represented by attorney Michale Smith. The defendant in this case, Wal-Mart Inc was represented by attorney Robert Philips.

The jury found Wackenhut, but not Walmart, liable and awarded over $1M in damages.

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Outcome

Fault: 0%- Walmart, 100% Wachenhut
Damages:
Estate of Michael Born- 276,000
Peter Born- 250,000
Stefan Born- 250,000
Matthias Born- 250,000

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$1,026,000
Judge
Mark Denton
Jurisdiction
8th District Court of Nevada
Court
Regional Justice Center
Case Number
06A522680
Industry
Retail
Practice Area
Tort Law
Plaintiff
Smith, Michale
Defense
Wal-Mart
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
JAN
27
AM Session
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JAN
28
AM Session
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JAN
31
FEB
1
FEB
2
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3
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4
AM Session
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PM Session
Not in Session
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FEB
7
FEB
8
FEB
9
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
31 Chapters
AM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
FEB
10
AM Session
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FEB
11
AM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
PM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
FEB
14
FEB
15

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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