Baldauf v. Kent State University

This is an appeal by plaintiff from a judgment of the Court of Claims in favor of defendant on plaintiff’s claim for negligence.

Plaintiff, Cindy Baldauf, was a student at Kent State University when, on September 11,1983, she injured her left ankle when she slipped and fell on steps in a dormitory residence. The dormitory, Altmann Hall, was located on the campus of defendant, Kent State University. As a result of the injury and plaintiff’s need for subsequent medical treatment, this suit was initiated in the Court of Claims.

At trial, evidence was introduced that plaintiff had never been to…