A two-year legal battle culminated in a significant victory for Tammy Callihan, as a Forsyth County jury granted her a $1.2 million judgment against retail giant Walmart for injuries she endured at one of their stores, reported FOX 5 Atlanta. Callihan, represented by the team from Morgan & Morgan, chose to decline a $350,000 settlement offer from Walmart, which eventually led to the seven-figure verdict.
The incident in question unfolded in 2020 at a Walmart in Jasper, where an employee collided with Callihan using a shopping cart. The contact exacerbated a pre-existing disc herniation, necessitating spinal surgery for her. Her attorneys from Morgan & Morgan underscored the profound effect that the injuries have had on their client's life. "We’re pleased the jury recognized the impact the severe injuries had on Ms. Callihan’s life," attorney Robert Fickett told WSB-TV. "She now experiences daily, recurrent pain that limits the activities of her daily life, including holding her grandchildren and walking her dog."
The case, documented under No. 22SC-0759-B, was overseen by Judge John Carbo in the State Court of Forsyth County, Georgia. Walmart's defense was handled by Rakhi McNeill of Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout, according to information provided by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Fickett expressed a sense of accomplishment in obtaining justice for Callihan. "I’m proud we were able to secure justice for our client and provide her with some peace of mind as she moves forward with her life," he shared in a statement that amplifies the dedication of the Morgan & Morgan legal team in fighting their client's corner. Callihan's victory represents a measure of accountability for large corporations in their duty towards customer safety and the latent consequences when they fail to maintain it, as reported by WSB-TV.
