Merson Law has secured a $2 million settlement in a sexual abuse case involving a groundskeeper who was brutally assaulted on the property. The case concerned the property owner’s decision to permit the assailant to remain on its grounds despite repeated warnings and complaints that he posed a danger.
The legal team included Jordan Merson, Andrew Buzin, and Noah Werksman. Litigation began in 2019, and the result followed years of extensive discovery and careful preparation. According to Werksman, finding the right expert support helped the team develop the case and put substantial pressure on the defense before trial.
Repeated Warnings About a Danger on Institutional Property
The assailant was an individual whom property management had permitted to loiter on the premises. According to the firm’s account, the property owners received repeated warnings and complaints that he posed a danger before the assault. The case focused on the property management’s response to those concerns and the circumstances that left the groundskeeper exposed to harm.
The warnings were an important part of the case because they concerned a danger brought to the defendant’s attention. The groundskeeper subsequently suffered a brutal sexual assault on the property. Merson Law pursued the claim against the property owner through litigation that continued for years.
Years of Discovery and Expert Preparation
The case began in 2019, making sustained preparation a central part of the work behind the settlement. The team conducted extensive discovery over the course of the litigation. That process helped the attorneys develop the evidence needed to advance their client’s case.
Werksman also credited the team’s expert support with helping them properly work up the case. Together, discovery and expert preparation strengthened the team’s position as trial approached. The case was ultimately resolved through a $2 million settlement before trial.
Pursuing Accountability for the Client
The settlement reflects the team’s persistence in pursuing a resolution for a client who suffered serious harm. The work extended from the filing of the case in 2019 through years of discovery and preparation. Jordan Merson, Andrew Buzin, and Werksman continued developing the case and pressing the defense as the trial approached.
This result involved an assault committed by an individual whom property management had allowed to remain on its property. The claim concerned the property owner’s response to repeated warnings about that individual. The settlement resolved the case without a trial verdict.
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Merson Law represents survivors of sexual abuse and assault in pursuing civil claims. When an institution’s actions or failures may have contributed to an assault, the circumstances deserve careful review. Contact Merson Law to discuss your situation and learn whether the firm can help.
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