Hines v. Hardy

Plaintiff Mary J. Hines, who was a housekeeper for defendants Clifford and Maelynn Hardy, slipped on a crosstie on the Hardys' property and fell, injuring herself. She sued the Hardys, alleging negligence and wanton conduct, and the trial court entered summary judgment for the Hardys on both claims.

Hines had worked for the Hardys two days a week for the past 14 years, performing such services as cleaning, ironing, tending to the children, and running errands. On the day of her fall, Hines parked her automobile in front of the Hardys' house around 8:30 a.m. and walked up the driveway. Sometime…