North Dakota Man Sues Federal Government for Sidewalk Spill

April 4, 2011

A North Dakota man who says he slipped and fell on ice outside a post office in Wilton is suing the government for half a million dollars.

Paul Patrick says the post office was negligent for not maintaining the sidewalk. He says the March 25, 2009, spill left him with permanent damage to his body.

Patrick is asking for $500,700.

The government says Patrick’s alleged fall did not occur on property that was owned, occupied or controlled by the United States, and that the lawsuit should dismissed.

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  • April 19, 2011 at 11:10 pm
    Mrs. Conagra says:
    I'm sorry, did you say North Dakota?
  • April 7, 2011 at 8:48 am
    Common Sense says:
    Wow, I'm so glad I don't have to take part in anything people do. Now I have more time to read. Welcome to the new American Dream, where we are only one lawsuit away from reti... read more
  • April 6, 2011 at 1:32 pm
    Scott says:
    The business may extend an invitation but, it's the consumer's choice to accept the invitation. If you approach the stoop and see ice it's your decision to proceed. Their fail... read more

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