A California The woman affirms her last purchase experience at Costco He left her with physical and health problems that she will have to treat the rest of her life. Now it is claimant for more than $ 14 million.
According to SFGATEThe incident took place in one of the warehouse clubs only for members of the American chain in Santa Rosa on March 22. Sadie Novotny claims that as he walked in the hallway, one of the cabinet of an exhibition in the store fell from his platform and collapsed on it, leaving it fixed on the floor.
Why is Costco been sued by more than $ 14 million?
The plaintiff shared that the alleged experience of the accident left her with “multiple, permanent and serious injuries”, including brain damage.
Novotny’s demand has three financial applications, including $ 10,000 for public services bills, $ 100,000 for lost wages and medical invoices resulted in the accident, as well as additional $ 4 million for future losses and expenses, as reported. USA. In addition, two claims of $ 5 million of “pain, suffering and discomfort” and emotional anguish were filed.
What happened in this costco location?
Before the Cosco’s request was granted to transfer the case to the North District Court, the victim’s initial presentation to the High Court of Alameda County stated that the company had not taken the right precautions to ensure customer safety around the configuration. The court documents mentioned that the cabinet had a “thin” leg support and was strangely placed on a small wooden pallet.
He also states that the company allegedly overlooked the education of its employees on brand products, in particular that particular cabinet, so they would know how to put signs of notice of warning at the presentation or near the presentation.
Novotny is expected to face Costco in a court appearance this September for a case management conference, according to the latest Docket updates.
