William Lewis defended this case involving a slip and fall incident at the Hy-Vee Store in Kirksville. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant was negligent in allowing water to remain on the floor in the customer service area which caused the Plaintiff to slip and fall. The Plaintiff alleged special damages in the amount of $127,122.71. Prior to trial, Plaintiff demanded $225,000 and requested $250,000 from the jury at trial. The jury returned with a verdict assessing zero fault to the Defendant. That case was tried in Adair County from August 19-21, 2009.
