{"id":63564,"date":"2026-03-06T23:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/03\/06\/mkil-secures-17-6-million-judgment-in-franklin-county-superior-court-premises-liability-case-involving-negligent-tree-maintenance\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:38:13","slug":"mkil-secures-17-6-million-judgment-in-franklin-county-superior-court-premises-liability-case-involving-negligent-tree-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/03\/06\/mkil-secures-17-6-million-judgment-in-franklin-county-superior-court-premises-liability-case-involving-negligent-tree-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"MKIL Secures $17.6 Million Judgment in Franklin County Superior Court Premises Liability Case Involving Negligent Tree Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/newsinfo\/286496\/511\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"nfSubHeading\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers Represents Three Plaintiffs in the August 2024 Treefall Matter<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Boston, Massachusetts&#8211;(Newsfile Corp. &#8211; March 6, 2026) &#8211; Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers announced that Franklin County Superior Court has entered a judgment totaling $17,625,039.45 against a defendant property owner in a premises liability action arising from an August 2024 treefall incident.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/12226\/286496_photo-1676312210846-104b89aafd81_3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/12226\/286496_photo-1676312210846-104b89aafd81_3_550.jpg\" alt=\"Cannot view this image? Visit: https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/12226\/286496_photo-1676312210846-104b89aafd81_3_550.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Symbol of justice: $17.6M awarded in a premises liability case<\/p>\n<p>To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/12226\/286496_photo-1676312210846-104b89aafd81_3.jpg\">https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/12226\/286496_photo-1676312210846-104b89aafd81_3.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the case record, a severely decayed tree located on the defendant&#8217;s property fell onto three women while they were in a front yard adjacent to the defendant&#8217;s property. The defendant&#8217;s property had experienced a prior treefall within the preceding six months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The plaintiffs sustained serious injuries requiring hospitalization and ongoing medical care. The court&#8217;s award includes single damages, plus prejudgment interest and costs, assessed jointly and severally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;<i>This substantial award reflects the court&#8217;s recognition of the defendant&#8217;s clear negligence in failing to address a known hazardous condition on his property<\/i>,&#8221; said Mackenzie O&#8217;Donnell, Trial Attorney at Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers. &#8220;<i>The preventable nature of this incident-coupled with the profound, life-altering injuries to the plaintiffs-underscores the importance of holding property owners accountable through the civil justice system<\/i>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;<i>Our clients have endured unimaginable physical and emotional hardship as a result of this preventable tragedy<\/i>,&#8221; said Michael D. Kelly, Principal Attorney at Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers. &#8220;<i>We are deeply committed to standing by them through every step of their recovery, ensuring they receive the support and compensation they deserve to rebuild their lives after such devastating injuries<\/i>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About MKIL<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers represents plaintiffs in personal injury, premises liability, and negligence matters throughout Massachusetts, with a focus on achieving justice for victims of serious and catastrophic accidents. Headquartered in Boston&#8217;s North End, the firm is led by Principal Attorney Michael D. Kelly and a team of trial attorneys focused on trial advocacy and client-centered representation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>Media Contact<\/p>\n<p>COMPANY [Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers]\n<p>PHONE +1 617-340-8798<\/p>\n<p>EMAIL <a href=\"mailto:marketing@callkellycall4.com\">marketing@callkellycall4.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WEB <a href=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/redirect\/YE34xIMMAZ\">https:\/\/callkellycall4.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/12226\/286496_3b512c3fb4095a25_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Corporate Logo\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/redirect\/0p3GeukkWv\">https:\/\/www.newsfilecorp.com\/release\/286496<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers Represents Three Plaintiffs in the August 2024 Treefall Matter Boston, Massachusetts&#8211;(Newsfile Corp. &#8211; March 6, 2026) &#8211; Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers announced that Franklin County Superior Court has entered a judgment totaling $17,625,039.45 against a defendant property owner in a premises liability action arising from an August 2024 treefall incident. 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