Jennifer Pennington and Joshua Pennington v. Hospital System

Claim: The plaintiff sought over $12 million in damages, alleging that Hospital System’s lap pool was unsafe resulting in her suffering a traumatic brain injury. But the evidence told a different story.

Our team showed the jury that:

✅ The hospital system relied on qualified experts in the design and safety of its aquatics facility.
✅ The wingwall at issue was clearly visible and consistent with industry standards.
✅ Plaintiff’s own testimony confirmed she could have avoided the injury had she observed her surroundings.

Outcome: The jury deliberated for just over an hour before returning a unanimous verdict for the defense, rejecting the claims of negligence entirely. Justice prevailed.

Congratulations to our trial team, Louis Voelker and Kyle Grothoff, and to our client for standing firm in the face of unfounded accusations.