LCBF obtains a defense verdict on liability in jury trial in Atlantic County, New Jersey

On June  6, 2022, an Atlantic County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of our client, a restaurant franchisee, after a four day in-person trial. Plaintiff claimed that she sustained burn injuries on an excessively hot cast iron skillet due to an alleged failure to warn and follow internal training policies. Plaintiff testified and produced two fact witnesses regarding the alleged negligent conduct of our client’s employees. Plaintiff also called a hand surgeon to testify that the alleged burn injuries caused permanent damages and necessitated surgery in 2018.

During cross-examination of plaintiff’s witnesses, LCBF was able to use plaintiff’s pleadings, deposition testimony and medical records to raise significant credibility issues with her liability and damages allegations.

The jury returned a defense verdict finding our client was not negligent. Before trial, plaintiff made a six-figure demand. The LCBF trial team was headed by Joseph Tomaino and Thomas Patania.