Philadelphia County Settlement at Mediation: $125,000.00:

Plaintiff was leaving work in a strip mall and fell on snow/ice which had accumulated in the parking lot during an active snowstorm. She sustained a fractured wrist which required surgery and the implantation of screws. She brought a claim against multiple entities including the snow removal contractor. Defendants argued no “duty” had yet arisen because snow accumulation at the time of the fall was minimal and the fall was during an active snowstorm. Thus, Pennsylvania’s “hills and ridges” doctrine precluded any recovery. Ultimately, all Parties agreed the risks and expense in proceeding to trial outweighed continuing to prosecute and defend the case. A very amicable settlement was procured.