fractured her arm. Her granddaughter called 911, an ambulance came and whisked grandma away. The fact that the shadows hid the rise in the concrete was an important fact in overcoming the defense argument that grandma should have watched where she was going. She was, but the danger was hidden from view, so she didn’t see it.

danger, yet it took no steps to prevent people from slipping and falling. The company’s failure to warn of or take steps to correct a known problem was an important fact in establishing the company’s liability.

protect her child. The dog then turned its attention on plaintiff, and lunged at her, sinking its teeth into her arms and legs. Neighbors came to plaintiff’s rescue. Through discovery, plaintiff learned an important fact – the dog was known to have attacked before. The dog’s owner had homeowner’s insurance, which paid policy limits to settle the claim.