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2/9/2011
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WA Shooting Lawsuit Nets $46 Million Verdict

A $46 million dollar verdict was returned for a Denny's Restaurant shooting in Kent that left three people injured. This sets a new state record for awards in personal injury cases.

After 4 days of deliberation, the jury agreed that the award should go to the victims injured in the shooting spree that occurred because the restaurant failed to provide enough security. Despite warnings by employees and the company's security director to make the establishment safer, Denny's declined to provide adequate security measures to prevent incidents such as the shooting.

The majority of the award will go to Kent resident Steve Tolenoa, a 31 year old rendered a quadriplegic due to injuries sustained in the shooting. He now resides in an Auburn assisted-living facility, confined to a wheelchair and his bed. Two other victims, Lisa Beltran-Walker and her husband, Carl Walker, will receive smaller awards. Beltran-Walker was shot in the knee, and her husband suffered emotional distress due to the incident.

While we are pleased to hear that the jury made the right decision in this case, and returned a verdict that was fair and just, we are disappointed with the restaurant that allowed this tragedy to occur in the first place. Establishments that cater to the public have a duty to protect that public, and clearly, this shooting is an example of what happens when that protection fails to take place.

If you would like us to evaluate your personal injury claim, contact our firm as soon as possible. While we can't guarantee that we will be able to take your case, we will certainly examine the evidence and suggest the best course of action for you.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and who have achieved numerous successful outcomes for clients. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. In addition, our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell and were named a North Carolina "Best Law Firm" for personal injury law since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.



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