In a Monroe County jury trial, Sarah Baker secured a defense verdict in favor of her client, a hotel owner and operator, who was accused of improper maintenance of the premises, allegedly resulting in a hotel guest falling down a flight of stairs. 

The hotel guest, who had a history of previous injuries and accidents, testified at trial, along with his expert witness, that his back was permanently injured as a result of the fall.  The jury did not credit his testimony, however, and returned a unanimous defense verdict at the conclusion of the trial.