Suit Over Collapsed Floor Set To Begin

A personal injury trial involving an apartment floor that collapsed is scheduled to begin in Madison County, Illinois Circuit Court on November 10.

The suit was filed in May 2006 by Collinsville, Illinois resident Jessica Jackson, who claims that she sustained personal injuries when her leg went through a section of her apartment’s floor. The suit names James Green Enterprises of Granite City, Illinois, the operator of the apartment, as the defendant.

Jackson alleges negligence on the part of Green for allowing her apartment’s floor to deteriorate to the point in which it became a hazard, despite being advised of a problem with the floor. She also alleges that Green failed to perform repair work on the floor after being advised that work was necessary and failed to provide her with a substitute apartment to occupy until repairs were completed.

According to Jackson, she suffered serious internal and external injuries that resulted in pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and loss of wages. Her husband, Curtis Jackson, claims that he has incurred great liability and indebtedness in an attempt to cure her injuries. He also claims loss of society, fellowship, companionship, cooperation, and aid in their conjugal relationship.