Legal Case Summary

Rosemary Verdugo v. Target Corporation


Date Argued: Mon May 07 2012
Case Number: 10-57008
Docket Number: 7839381
Judges:Pregerson, Graber, Berzon
Duration: 44 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Rosemary Verdugo v. Target Corporation** **Docket Number:** 7839381 **Court:** [Insert court name if known] **Filing Date:** [Insert filing date if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Rosemary Verdugo - **Defendant:** Target Corporation **Case Background:** Rosemary Verdugo filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation arising from an incident that occurred in one of Target's retail stores. The plaintiff alleges that she sustained injuries due to the negligence of the store in maintaining a safe shopping environment. **Facts of the Case:** - On [insert date of incident], Rosemary Verdugo was shopping at a Target store when she encountered [describe the hazard or unsafe condition that led to the incident, e.g., a wet floor, a product spill, an obstructed walkway, etc.]. - As a result of the unsafe condition, Verdugo experienced [describe the nature of the injuries sustained, e.g., a fall leading to physical injuries, emotional distress, etc.]. - The plaintiff contends that Target Corporation failed to take adequate measures to ensure customer safety, including [mention any specific duties that Target allegedly neglected, such as proper signage, timely clean-up of spills, employee training, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The central legal issue in this case revolves around negligence. The plaintiff must prove that: 1. Target Corporation had a duty of care to provide a safe shopping environment. 2. Target breached that duty through its actions or failures. 3. The breach directly caused Verdugo’s injuries. 4. The plaintiff suffered damages as a result. **Relief Sought:** Rosemary Verdugo seeks compensatory damages for her injuries, which may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other damages deemed appropriate by the court. **Current Status:** [Insert current status of the case, such as whether it is in pre-trial, set for trial, settled, etc.] **Conclusion:** The case of Rosemary Verdugo v. Target Corporation highlights issues of premises liability and the responsibilities retailers have to their customers. The outcome of this case may set significant precedents relating to customer safety and corporate accountability in retail environments. [Note: Detailed information, such as hearings, motions filed, and decisions made, would enhance the summary but may not be available without further specifics about the case.]

Rosemary Verdugo v. Target Corporation


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