A federal jury in Denver awarded $2,698,550 to a customer who tripped over a fallen curbside pickup sign at a Littleton, Colorado Target store a hazard that evidence showed the retail giant knew about for months and failed to fix.
The verdict, returned on November 21, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (Case No. 1:23-cv-02828-DDD-STV), found Target Corp 100% responsible for the plaintiff's injuries. The judgment became final after Target Corp did not appeal by the February 19, 2026 deadline.
What Happened at Target Store #1776 in Littleton
The incident occurred on October 9, 2021, at Target Store #1776, located at 9390 W. Cross Drive in Littleton, Colorado.
A temporary curbside pickup sign had blown over earlier that day. Evidence presented at trial showed the sign was visually camouflaged against the surrounding pavement which had been painted in Target's own branding colors making it difficult to see underfoot.
That design detail mattered. So did what happened after the sign fell.
Target Knew the Signs Were a Problem and Did Nothing
The jury heard evidence that Target Corp had been aware for months that these curbside pickup signs were falling over prior to this incident.
Video evidence presented at trial showed that multiple Target employees walked near the fallen sign before the customer was hurt. Despite those opportunities, no one removed it, marked it, or cordoned off the area. The plaintiff subsequently tripped over the sign and fell.
The jury's finding of 100% liability against Target reflects the conclusion that this was not a sudden, unforeseeable accident. The hazard was known. The risk was documented. And nothing was done.
Severe and Permanent Injuries
The fall caused the plaintiff to suffer severe nerve damage to the right arm and hand. Medical testimony established that the injuries resulted in permanent impairment and chronic pain, with lasting functional limitations affecting daily life.
The jury's award of $2,698,550 covers medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the long-term consequences of those permanent injuries.
The Legal Team
The plaintiff was represented by Vernon L. Ready of Ready Law, a Colorado personal injury firm based in Denver.
The verdict places this case among the more significant premises liability outcomes in the Denver metropolitan area in recent years, according to the press release issued by Ready Law.
What This Verdict Means for Retail Premises Liability Cases
This case carries meaningful signals for plaintiff attorneys handling retail injury claims in Colorado.
The combination of documented prior notice, identifiable corporate branding contributing to the hazard, and video evidence of employees passing the danger point created a strong liability picture. The jury's 100% fault allocation against a major national retailer in federal court underscores that corporations cannot escape responsibility for known, unaddressed hazards simply because the setting is a routine retail environment.
For attorneys tracking premises liability verdicts in Colorado, cases like this one illustrate what a well-developed "notice plus failure to act" theory can produce at trial. Plaintiff attorneys can explore Colorado verdict data and connect with experienced trial lawyers at Major Verdict.
Find a Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been injured on another person's or business's property in Colorado, you have the right to seek compensation. Colorado's Premises Liability Act imposes specific duties on property owners and occupiers to protect lawful visitors from known hazards.
This verdict shows what can happen when those duties are ignored.
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