Connecticut Couple Wins $3.9 Million in Lawsuit After Staircase Fall at Winstead Property

Waterbury, Conn. — In a significant legal decision, a Waterbury jury recently handed down a $3.9 million verdict in favor of a couple in a premises liability lawsuit, highlighting the responsibilities property owners hold in ensuring safety on their properties. James and Jessica Papp, the plaintiffs in the case, pursued legal action against Hedgerow Properties LLC following a perilous fall that James Papp endured. The incident occurred on an exterior staircase at a Hedgerow-owned property in Winsted, Connecticut, which the couple argued was negligently maintained. The case underscores the critical importance of property maintenance and … Read more