AustraliaA man who slipped near a wet floor sign at a McDonald's in Canberra, Australia, was awarded nearly $15,000 in compensation after initially demanding over $2 million in damages. The incident occurred in February 2021 when the man steadied himself on the warning sign and injured his hip. The defendant, a franchisee, argued that cleaning was ongoing, citing visible signs and personnel. However, the ACT Supreme Court ruled that one of the warning signs had been moved, making it less prominent. The judge found both parties partially responsible, noting that the mopping area extended beyond the warning sign. While the defendant failed to meet its duty of care, the judge did not accept all of the plaintiff’s claims regarding long-term health effects.
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