Wolf v. Sam's East, Inc.

Sherwin Wolf appeals the order granting final summary judgment in favor of Sam’s East, Inc. (“Sam’s Club”). Wolf argues the trial court erred by entering summary judgment because there was a genuine issue of material fact as to whether Sam’s Club breached its duty to make the premises reasonably safe for invitees by failing to trim or remove above-ground tree roots from a landscaping area. We disagree because Sam’s Club had no duty to make its landscaping areas safe for walking when Sam’s Club had already provided concrete walkways for invitees to cross the landscaping areas. Accordingly, we…