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Stephen Wolkoff, 65, rented a self-storage unit from Sunshine Storage Inc.<\/a> There was a loft storage unit above Wolkoff\u2019s storage unit. The floor of the loft comprised the ceiling of Wolkoff\u2019s storage unit. When Wolkoff was inside his unit, the ceiling above him collapsed crushing him beneath 3,000 pounds of material.<\/p>\n

Wolkoff suffered a fractured pelvis, ruptured urethra and nerve damage to both of his legs. Wolkoff underwent open reduction surgery and reconstruction of his entire pelvis, procedures to reconnect his urethra and implant an artificial sphincter to drain his bladder and surgery to repair nerve damage in his legs.<\/p>\n

Wolkoff also required a colostomy<\/a> and wore the bag for three years. In addition, Wolkoff suffered complications, including infections to both ankles. Blood loss from the injuries caused permanent vision loss in his left eye and partial loss in his right eye. Wolkoff\u2019s medical expenses totaled $3.2 million.<\/p>\n

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Stephen Wolkoff, 65, rented a self-storage unit from Sunshine Storage Inc. There was a loft storage unit above Wolkoff\u2019s storage unit. The floor of the loft comprised the ceiling of Wolkoff\u2019s storage unit. When Wolkoff was inside his unit, the ceiling above him collapsed crushing him beneath 3,000 pounds of material. 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