In a March 24 answer, the defendants denied the allegations and stated as an affirmative defense that Switzer's claims were barred because the potential harm posed was "open and obvious."
June 03, 2014 at 02:00 PM
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Gary Switzer, an elevator repairman, hired Wayne Fisher to represent him in a lawsuit in which Switzer alleged that an improperly attached emergency hatch on an elevator car led to his fall, injuries and mental anguish.
Switzer won a $16 million judgment, issued by 191st District Judge Gena Slaughter of Dallas on May 21.
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