John Fleming defended a homeowner in a slip and fall case, where the injured plaintiff walked through water puddles in the laundry room in the basement several times, falling the third time, and experiencing a significant shoulder injury. Based on the “open and obvious” doctrine of law, the court granted summary judgment in favor of John’s client, the defendant homeowner.
Litigation Successes
Peoria County – Summary Judgment – Slip and Fall – Water in Laundry Room

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