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Case Type Torts Skills Developed Client Interviewing/Courtroom Experience/Discovery Practice/Legal Drafting

Case #26-0120792

Urgent

Client seeks representation defending a slip and fall case with a settlement conference scheduled for February 1, 2027. The alleged incident occurred after client’s birthday party in April 2024. Client contacted St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, which is across the street from his home, and asked if his guests could park in their parking lot during the party. An employee from the school gave client permission to use the parking lot if he made a small donation to the school. After the party the plaintiff, who was one of client’s guests, tripped while walking in the parking lot and broke her ankle. The plaintiff filed a complaint against the school for her injuries in October 2025, and in May 2026 the school filed a joinder complaint against client. Client did not have liability insurance for his property at the time of the incident. Client was served on May 28, 2026, and has not filed an answer. A volunteer is needed to help client respond to the complaint and represent him throughout the case.