Last week, a Lehigh County jury found in favor of the City of Allentown in a case asserting negligence with regard to the City’s destination playground located at Cedar Beach. The plaintiff claimed that she had suffered life altering and permanent injuries while walking on a piece of equipment. The City, represented by Joseph S. D’Amico, Jr. , contended that there was nothing wrong with the installation or maintenance of the equipment and regardless of the extent of the alleged injuries, there was simply no liability. The jury had little difficulty in agreeing, finding no negligence.
Premises liability cases, sometimes referred to a “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” cases can present difficult legal and factual issues for property owners, particularly where the plaintiff asserts a serious injury. There are many questions that come into play in assessing liability and in evaluating causation and damages. Joe D’Amico’s extensive experience representing property owners in similar cases over the years has given him insight into how to assess, investigate and, if needed, try such cases. His record of success for his clients is a testament to his litigation and trial skill and experience.
