Attorney Jeff Schwalbach secured a $1.36 million settlement in a case against an International, publicly traded hotel chain that began with a complete liability denial. Defendant claimed the area where our client slipped on scrambled eggs had been inspected five minutes earlier. Our client sustained an ankle fracture that required two surgeries, and she was unable to work as a nurse for an extended period. Through diligent discovery and several hotel employee depositions, we were able to obtain this settlement fifty days before trial.
The case illustrates the value of persistent litigation and tactical advocacy, even in matters where insurers initially refuse to accept fault.
