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New Jersey Man Seeks $2 Million in Lawsuit Against Walmart Following Devastating Slip-and-Fall Incident

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Suffern, New York — A New Jersey man has rejected a $75,000 settlement offer from Walmart and is now pursuing over $2 million in damages following a severe slip-and-fall incident within the store. Ramon W. Camilo filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday, claiming that on July 26, 2024, he slipped on a “manhole-sized puddle of light brown liquid” in the self-checkout area of the Suffern Walmart. According to his attorneys, the fall resulted in catastrophic back and spinal injuries that necessitated lumbar fusion surgery. Walmart’s legal team reached out to Camilo five days … Read more

Major Legal Victory: Zest Labs Secures $72.7 Million Verdict Against Walmart in High-Stakes Trade Secrets Case

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Zest Labs, Inc. has emerged victorious in a landmark legal battle against Walmart, receiving one of the largest verdicts in Arkansas history following a dispute over trade secrets. A federal jury awarded Zest $72.7 million in compensatory damages and $150 in punitive damages against the retail giant. The lawsuit, initiated in 2018, stemmed from allegations that Walmart misappropriated Zest’s proprietary supply chain technology. Zest’s Fresh Solution was developed to minimize food waste by leveraging data to forecast the expiration of perishable goods as they moved through the supply chain. By utilizing … Read more

Michigan Judge’s Creative Sentencing for Walmart Shoplifters Overruled by Senior Court Official

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DETROIT — In a recent judicial twist in Michigan, a creative sentencing proposal for Walmart shoplifters to wash cars was swiftly vetoed by a senior judge. The plan, set forth by a newly appointed judge in Genesee County, intended to convert misdemeanor punishments into a community service benefitting the public. Judge Jeffrey Clothier, who has served on the 67th District Court for only a few months, originally envisaged the initiative as a dual-purpose remedy that could reform offenders while deterring future thefts. He had proposed that individuals convicted of stealing from Walmart provide free car … Read more

Florida Jury Awards $6.2 Million to Shopper Injured by Pallet Jack at Walmart During Black Friday Rush

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A Florida jury ordered Walmart to pay close to $6.2 million in a negligence lawsuit stemming from an incident during the bustling Black Friday sales in 2019. The legal battle, which concluded after a five-day trial, revolved around a significant injury claim made by a shopper in one of the retailer’s stores. The accident occurred when a Walmart employee maneuvered a pallet jack through a crowded aisle, failing to issue any warnings or employ safety measures. The plaintiff, who was shopping at the time, was struck in the ankles, leading to a fall and subsequent … Read more