This was a premises liability case involving a slip and fall incident at a grocery store. The plaintiff slipped on water leaking from a malfunctioning ice machine near the checkout area—a condition that had occurred repeatedly. As a result of the fall, the plaintiff sustained a serious knee injury requiring a partial knee replacement. The defendant denied liability and argued that warning cones were present, placing blame on the plaintiff. Through strong deposition testimony, expert analysis, and litigation, it was established that the store failed to adequately address a known dangerous condition.
The case resolved for $515,000. This matter highlights the duty of businesses to maintain safe premises and protect customers from known hazards.