William Pettis v. NDW, LLC and Applestein Family Partnership, LP
Case Background
William Pettis filed a premises liability lawsuit after a chunk of his apartment's ceiling fell on him. He sought compensation for his injuries allegedly caused by the negligence of the apartment owners. The case was filed in theCause
On December 12, 2018, William Pettis was inside his apartment on Oates Street Northeast. Suddenly, part of the ceiling gave way and fell on him. The building, where the incident occurred, was owned by Applestein Family Partnership and managed by NDW LLC.
Injury
After the incident, Pettis visited the emergency room for treatment. He later reported soft tissue injuries to his hand, knee, leg, upper back, and lower back. For several months, he sought relief through massages at a therapeutic spa. Eventually, Pettis testified that his injuries had fully healed.
Damages
Pettis pursued reimbursement of $12,519.76 for past medical expenses, with $11,659 attributed to treatments at the spa. Additionally, he sought compensation for past non-economic damages.Key Arguments and Proceedings
Legal Representation
- Plaintiff(s): William Pettis
- Counsel for Plaintiff(s): Hope Umana
- Defendant(s): NDW LLC | Applestein Family Partnership
- Counsel for Defendant(s): Nicholas Schaufelberger
Claims
William Pettis claimed compensation for the medical expenses incurred for the treatment of his injuries caused by the Defendant's negligence.
Defense
The defense challenged whether the massages qualified as medical treatment. They pointed out that the spa also provided facials and waxing services. They argued the treatments were not medically necessary.
