Diane Wieczorek and Antoine Wieczorek v. Wal-Mart Stores d/b/a


Case Name:Diane Wieczorek and Antoine Wieczorek v. Wal-Mart Stores d/b/a
Case Number:LACL152871
Date of Trial:11/01/2023
Venue:
Polk County
Casetype/Claims:Personal Injury - Premises Liability

Judge:Joseph Seidlin

Plaintiff's Counsel:Peter SandDefendant's Counsel: Veronica Kirk

Verdict:For Defendant

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Statement of Case:
In this case, Plaintiffs Diane Wieczorek and Antoine Wieczorek claim that Plaintiff Diane Wieczorek was injured when a pedestrian gate at the Walmart in Windsor Heights, Iowa, closed on her and threw her to the ground. Plaintiffs assert Walmart was negligent and is at fault for the incident. The Defendant Walmart denies that it is responsible for this incident and states that Plaintiff’s own conduct in walking into a pedestrian gate the wrong way as it closed, ignoring warning signs, caused or contributed to the incident.

Injuries alleged:Plaintiff Diane Wieczorek alleged that she sustained a compression fracture of two vertebrae due to the fall at Walmart.

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Wieczorek v. Walmart Verdict Form.PDFWieczorek v. Walmart Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
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Wieczorek v. Walmart Jury Instructions.PDFWieczorek v. Walmart Jury Instructions.PDF

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