Warrington v Underground Contractors, Inc.

Oct 17, 2018

OUTCOME: Trial Verdict for Plaintiff

Defendant carved a "micro-trench" into the road surface in order to install fiberoptic cable, leaving the trench open and exposed to the public without warning. Plaintiff was lawfully riding her bicycl ... e down the street when her front bicycle tire became lodged in the trench, throwing Plaintiff to the ground and resulting in significant injury. Defendant disputed liability but a jury found Defendant Underground violated multiple safety rules and was negligent, awarding Plaintiff damages for medical expenses incurred and for her pain and suffering.