PIGGLY WIGGLY SOUTHERN, INC. v. Bennett

Johnson, Judge.

Janeice Bennett sued Piggly Wiggly Southern, Inc., for personal injuries sustained when she tripped and fell outside Piggly Wiggly’s grocery store. Bennett’s husband also sued Piggly Wiggly for loss of consortium. Piggly Wiggly moved for summary judgment. The trial court denied the motion, and this court granted Piggly Wiggly’s application for interlocutory review of the lower court’s ruling.

“On motion for summary judgment, the burden is on the movant, regardless of which party would have the burden of proof at trial, to show there is no genuine issue of material fact. All…