Walmart

Lexington Man Awarded $1.5 Million in Landmark Lawsuit Against Walmart After Chair Collapse Injury

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Fayette County jury has awarded a $1.5 million verdict to a 59-year-old man who sustained injuries at a Walmart in Lexington in 2021. The case has drawn attention due to the significant damages awarded and the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident. The man declined an initial settlement offer of $215,000 prior to the trial, opting instead to pursue justice in court. The incident occurred on June 27, 2021, when he was seated in a plastic chair in the outdoor area of the Walmart on Grey Lag Way. The chair collapsed, causing … Read more

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns $1 Million Jury Award in Walmart Injury Case, Questions Nominal Damages

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ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned a $1 million jury award to a woman who alleged she suffered an injury while shopping at a Walmart in Conyers. The court concluded that the significant sum awarded did not align with established standards for nominal damages. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, the court directed lower courts to determine whether the jury’s decision in Bettie Leverette’s case should be annulled. Leverette had claimed that her injuries resulted from the negligence of Walmart employees, leading to diagnoses that included mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion … Read more

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Woman’s $1 Million Damage Award Against Walmart

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court has recently overturned a woman’s $1 million damages claim against Walmart, a significant decision that underscores the complexities of personal injury lawsuits in the state. The ruling reflects the court’s ongoing scrutiny of claims related to retail establishments and their responsibilities. The case involved a woman who alleged that she sustained injuries after slipping and falling in a Walmart store. Initially, a lower court had awarded her a substantial sum, acknowledging her injuries and the store’s responsibility. However, upon appeal, the Supreme Court determined that the evidence submitted did … Read more

Walmart to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Fraudulent Money Transfer Claims

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CHICAGO — Walmart has agreed to a $10 million settlement to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which alleges that the retailer failed to take necessary actions against fraudsters exploiting its money transfer services. The lawsuit claims that this negligence allowed criminals to defraud consumers of hundreds of millions of dollars. The settlement was submitted in federal court in Chicago and is pending approval by U.S. District Judge Manish Shah. As part of the agreement, Walmart committed to enhancing its protocols around money transfers, specifically pledging to not process transfers … Read more