Case Summary
**Case Summary: Sepulveda v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.**
**Docket Number:** 7852813
**Court:** [Insert relevant court information, e.g., U.S. District Court for the [District Name], [State], if applicable]
**Date:** [Insert relevant date, e.g., filing date, decision date]
**Parties Involved:**
- **Plaintiff:** [Name of the Plaintiff, e.g., Maria Sepulveda]
- **Defendant:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
**Background:**
Maria Sepulveda filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. alleging [brief description of the claims, e.g., negligence, premises liability, violation of consumer protection laws]. The plaintiff claims that [summarize the incident or injury that led to the lawsuit, e.g., sustained injuries from a slip and fall incident at a Wal-Mart store due to unsafe conditions].
**Facts of the Case:**
- On [insert date of incident], Sepulveda was [describe what the plaintiff was doing at the time of the incident, e.g., shopping at a Wal-Mart location].
- [Include details of the incident, e.g., slipped on a wet floor without warning signs, tripped over an object, etc.].
- As a result of the incident, Sepulveda alleges she suffered from [explain the nature of injuries, e.g., physical injuries, emotional distress].
- The lawsuit asserts that Wal-Mart failed to ensure a safe shopping environment, maintain proper safety protocols, and address known hazards.
**Legal Issues:**
The primary legal issues in this case revolve around:
1. Establishing negligence on behalf of Wal-Mart, ensuring that the company had a duty of care to provide a safe environment for customers.
2. Whether Wal-Mart breached that duty through [specific actions or inactions].
3. Proving causation between Wal-Mart’s negligence and the injuries sustained by the plaintiff.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff's Argument:** Sepulveda argues that Wal-Mart's negligence directly led to her injuries and seeks damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- **Defendant's Argument:** Wal-Mart contests these claims, arguing that [insert any defenses raised, e.g., the plaintiff was partially responsible for the incident, proper safety measures were in place, etc.].
**Outcome:**
[In this section, summarize the resolution of the case, e.g., if it went to trial, if there was a settlement, or if a judgment was entered. Include any appellate proceedings if applicable.]
**Significance:**
This case highlights the responsibilities of retail establishments to maintain safe premises and the legal standards necessary for proving negligence in personal injury claims.
**Note:** Specific details such as dates, precise injuries, and the resolution of the case would require further research to provide an accurate and comprehensive summary.