Smith v. Wal-Mart

VERDICT

Trial
01/26/11 – 02/15/11

Summary

In this retail tort litigation proceeding, plaintiff Michael Smith (Personal Representative of the estate of Micahel Born) alleged Wal-Mart Stores Inc and its hired security service Wachenhut of being negligent in maintaining adequate security in the premises of Wal-Mart stores, due to which Michael Born was murdered in a Wal-Mart parking lot while replacing his car's headlight. The plaintiffs claimed that Wal-Mart knew the store was located in a high-crime area, and that police were repeatedly called to the site.
The plaintiff was represented by attorney Michale Smith. The defendant in this case, Wal-Mart Inc was represented by attorney Robert Philips.

The jury found Wackenhut, but not Walmart, liable and awarded over $1M in damages.

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Outcome

Fault: 0%- Walmart, 100% Wachenhut
Damages:
Estate of Michael Born- 276,000
Peter Born- 250,000
Stefan Born- 250,000
Matthias Born- 250,000

SESSIONS WITH Warren Deguzman

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Plaintiff Witness(es)
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DescriptionAttorneyWitnessPresence
00:20:24General Case Activities
00:20:40Witness Cross ExaminationTanner, MontZajic, Alan In Person
01:15:33Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
01:17:16Witness Re-Cross ExaminationTanner, MontZajic, Alan In Person
01:22:18General Case Activities
01:24:47General Case Activities
01:26:54Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
01:31:25General Case Activities
01:32:06General Case Activities
01:33:20Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
01:35:27Witness Re-Cross ExaminationTanner, MontZajic, Alan In Person
01:41:20General Case Activities
01:41:58Witness Re-Cross ExaminationTanner, MontZajic, Alan In Person
01:42:39Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
01:43:20General Case Activities
01:44:51General Case Activities
01:46:35Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
01:47:40Witness Re-Cross ExaminationTanner, MontZajic, Alan In Person
01:48:52Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
01:50:40General Case Activities
01:52:05Break
01:57:07General Case Activities
02:02:21General Case Activities
02:03:10Witness Direct ExaminationDelk, CraigBates, Mr. Norman In Person
02:40:11Witness Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertBates, Mr. Norman In Person
02:40:36Witness Cross ExaminationTanner, MontBates, Mr. Norman In Person
03:42:28Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertBates, Mr. Norman In Person
03:52:44Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPhillips, RobertZajic, Alan In Person
03:53:18General Case Activities
03:56:05General Case Activities
03:57:11End of Session
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Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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