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Jury Awards $3.75M for Child's Fatal Drowning on Shopping Center Property, But Assigns Lion's Share of Fault to Parents

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Aug 25, 2025 3:54:51 PM

Fischer Redavid's John Fischer, left, and Wicker Smith's Michael Reed deliver closings at trial over the fatal drowning of a four-year-old. Watch the trial here. 


Gainesville, FL— Jurors last week handed down a $3.75 million verdict for the drowning death of a four-year old, but apportioned a significant share of responsibility to the child’s parents, likely slashing the final award. Figueroa v. American Commercial Realty Corp., et al., 2023-CA-001916.

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Topics: Florida, Figueroa v. American Commercial Realty Corp.

Trial Opens in $200M Claim Against Shopping Center Owner Over Toddler's Fatal Drowning

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Aug 15, 2025 10:34:19 AM

Fischer Redavid's Jordan Redavid, left, and Wicker Smith's Michael Reed deliver opening statements at trial over the drowning death of a four-year-old child. Watch the trial. 


Gainesville, FL— Attorneys Tuesday debated what caused the death of a Florida toddler, as trial opened against a shopping center owner and manager of the site where the child drowned. Figueroa, et al. v. American Commercial Realty Corp., et al., 2023-CA-001916.

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Topics: Florida, Figueroa v. American Commercial Realty Corp.