$450,000 Settlement for Slip and Fall at Airport

$450,000 settlement for an airport translator, who slipped and fell at the International Terminal of JFK Airport after a flood several days earlier left water trapped beneath the tiles. As she attempted to meet her clients at their respective gate, some water seeped up from the floor, causing her to slip and land on her side. She suffered a variety of soft tissue injuries, including disc herniations in her neck and back. However, the plaintiff was unwilling to undergo surgery out of fear and instead underwent physical therapy for three years. The award in question was, in part, paid to her for lost wages and medical treatment.