Ross Ziev – $350,000 in Slip-and-Fall that Unfolded Like a Murder Mystery

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Jurors listened, wide-eyed, as Ross Ziev presented his case against King Sooper Grocery Store. His client was injured in a slip-and-fall, but they may as well have been watching a murder mystery as a poor-quality video revealed “who-dun-it.”

“You could see in the jury’s eyes – they were trying to figure out what caused this as well,” Ross recalls in this case break-down with host Keith Fuicelli. They ultimately awarded $350,000 to his client for pain and suffering and physical impairment.

The store’s video proved to be pivotal evidence, and Ross details his strategy for when and how he presented it. He also walks through important steps that PI plaintiffs’ lawyers should take in such cases, starting with claims notes, incident reports, and video. And he offers advice for how to compel an obstructionist defense to disclose vital information. As for who caused his client’s fall… tune in to find out!

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Episode Snapshot

• Ross’ path from his native Dallas to law school at the University of Denver to launching his own firm in 2019.
• Background of Ross’ case on behalf of a woman who slipped and fell in the aisle of a King Soopers Grocery Store.
• Ross filed a formal settlement demand, but his experience has taught him that adjusters try to low-ball the plaintiff’s lawyer.
• Ross’ questioning of the assistant manager revealed that the store cleaned up the spill before any photos of it were taken.
• The defense went to trial assuming that a random customer caused the spill. Ross’ team reviewed store video that showed the real source.
• Ross’ theory at voir dire: damages and physical impairment and whether jurors would award those types of damages.
• How Ross overcame defense objections to some testimony about the store’s failure to investigate the spill.
• Why Ross advises plaintiffs’ lawyers to review disclosure and discovery with “an eye for deficiencies.”

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