Felder Ex Rel. Estate of Felder v. K-Mart Corp.

Toal, Justice:

This is a personal injury action arising out of an incident in which Charles Felder, the plaintiff, alleges that he slipped upon entering K-Mart, the defendant. From a verdict for actual damages in favor of Felder, K-Mart appeals, arguing that it is not liable in that, as a matter of law, (1) Felder was contributorily negligent and (2) K-Mart acted reasonably under the circumstances. We disagree and affirm the lower court.

FACTS

On January 4,1986, Charles Felder, then 81 years of age, entered K-Mart, took several steps and fell onto the floor, sustaining injuries. Both parties…