$450,000.00 to visitor to Chautauqua Institute

A woman visiting the Chautauqua Institution suffered a severe injury after tripping and falling over an unmarked elevation change. The case resulted in a $400,000.00 award, emphasizing the duty of property owners to maintain safe walking surfaces and warn of hazardous conditions.

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