November 8, 2011

State high court reverses decision in Walmart injury case

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that a $10 million judgment against Walmart in a personal injury case will stand and reversed an order by a Weld District Court to grant Walmart a new trial.

The case involved Cheyenne trucker Holly Averyt, who slipped on grease during a delivery at the south Greeley Walmart in December 2007. Averyt severely injured her back and is unable to return to work.

A jury initially awarded Averyt $15 million, but that amount was later reduced to $10 million.

In its ruling Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court noted Averyt’s ongoing physical impairments and loss of employment opportunities…

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