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$13.1 Million Verdict for Ultramarathon Runner After Devastating Fall on Seattle Sidewalk

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Seattle, WA — In a significant legal decision, a King County jury has awarded $13.1 million to Lesley Mettler Auld, a 53-year-old ultramarathon runner, who sustained severe injuries due to a fall on a faulty Seattle sidewalk in 2021. The verdict holds the city of Seattle and the owners of a nearby apartment building jointly responsible for the damages incurred. Mettler Auld, a professional fitness coach known for her endurance in ultramarathons—races extending beyond the standard marathon length—suffered this life-changing injury while traversing a treacherous patch of sidewalk in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Her fall … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $13.1 Million to Ultramarathon Runner After Crippling Sidewalk Fall

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Seattle, WA — In a significant legal decision, a King County jury has awarded $13.1 million in damages to a former ultramarathon runner who suffered a severe injury from a fall on a Seattle sidewalk back in 2021. This landmark case highlights the responsibilities of city management and property owners in maintaining public passageways. Lesley Mettler Auld, a 53-year-old professional fitness coach and seasoned ultramarathon athlete, encountered a life-changing moment when she fell on an algae-covered patch of sidewalk in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The accident has left her with enduring physical challenges that have … Read more

Ultramarathon Runner Wins $13 Million in Landmark Sidewalk Safety Lawsuit After Career-Ending Injury

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SEATTLE — An ultramarathon athlete has been awarded $13.1 million in damages after suing over an injury she sustained in 2021 due to a poorly maintained sidewalk in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Lesley Mettler Auld, 53, experienced a fall that profoundly impacted her physical abilities and effectively ended her running career, her attorneys reported. The decision, delivered by a King County jury, assigns joint financial responsibility to both the city of Seattle and the owners of the nearby apartment building. According to legal documents, the sidewalk where Mettler Auld fell had been waterlogged and prone … Read more