Case Study: Owner avoids liability exposure with Envista Forensics

Owner avoids liability in a 2017 trip-and-fall case with Envista Forensics

The owner, an investment group, faced a lawsuit after a customer was injured tripping on an exterior stair at their commercial property. They retained Envista Forensics to determine if the stair was non-compliant with building codes and if they were legally responsible for its condition.

Envista Forensics conducted a forensic investigation, applying expertise in multiple building codes. Their analysis found the stair was grandfathered under state law and the owner was not required to modify it. This expert testimony led to a finding of no liability for the owner. Furthermore, Envista's insights prompted the owner to proactively modify the stairs during a subsequent maintenance campaign to limit future liability.

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