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A Fayette County jury has awarded $1.5 million to a 59-year-old man who was severely injured by a collapsed chair at a Walmart store. The incident occurred in June 2021 when the man was sitting in the outdoor section of the store. Following the collapse, he required extensive medical treatment, including surgeries. The legal case highlighted issues of premises and products liability, raising questions about retail safety practices and the responsibilities businesses have towards customer safety.
Lexington – A Fayette County jury has awarded a 59-year-old man $1.5 million after he sustained serious injuries from a collapsed chair at a Walmart store. The incident took place on June 27, 2021, when the man was seated in a plastic chair located in the outdoor section of the store.
The man experienced shooting pain in his neck, side, and leg as a direct result of the chair collapsing beneath him. Following the accident, he was taken to the emergency room for immediate medical care. His subsequent medical treatments have included physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, and complex surgical procedures, including a lumbar laminectomy and a two-level fusion surgery on his cervical spine…