Plaintiff, a beverage delivery man, was injured when he slipped and fell on a greasy substance leaking from a dumpster. Plaintiff sustained an injury to his lower back requiring a lumbar spinal fusion; and an elbow injury requiring surgery. Plaintiff commenced an action against the building owner for negligence and pain and suffering. The case settled at a mediation for $850,000.00.
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