2013-L-012143 (Illinois, Cook County)
Plaintiff, an older woman, was at a local pool and recreation facility. After coming down a stairway she stepped onto a wet pool deck and slipped, injuring herself. She sued the recreation facility alleging a number of acts of negligence on behalf of the facility, saying the facility should have put a mat on the floor or posted a sign. Plaintiff demanded over $200,000 but ultimately the case went to trial where Jessica Biagi represented the recreation facility. Jessica Biagi made a common-sense argument to the jury that a wet area by a pool is open and obvious, and that a wet floor does not constitute an unreasonable risk of harm. The jury returned a full defense verdict after only fifteen minutes of deliberation.
