Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds $219K Premises Liability Verdict Against City of Jackson
The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed a $219,000 verdict for Latoya Lawson, who was injured in a 2018 motorcycle crash due to a large pothole. The ruling clarifies that municipalities cannot use the MTCA as a shield when they have actual notice of dangerous conditions on public property.
Sidewalk Defect Not “Unreasonably Dangerous” in Trip and Fall Case
The Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment for Jones County, concluding that a minor sidewalk seam does not rise to the level of an “unreasonably dangerous condition” under Mississippi law, protecting property owners from claims based on trivial wear.
Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit, Clarifying Landowners Protection Act
In Doby v. South Park Village, the court ruled that the LPA cannot be used as an early-stage procedural shield. This allows plaintiffs to proceed to discovery when they plead sufficient factual allegations of negligence regarding third-party criminal acts.
Affirmed $1.39 Million Verdict Against Pilot Travel Centers
A significant victory for the plaintiff in a slip and fall case. While the court reduced non-economic damages based on state caps, the affirmation emphasizes the severe financial consequences for commercial owners neglecting floor maintenance.
Hinds County Jury Awards $876k Over Obscured Trip Hazard
A landmark Hinds County verdict holding an apartment complex accountable for failing to maintain common areas and lighting. Despite arguments of “ordinary” conditions, the jury found the landlord’s duty to be non-delegable.
