Tiger v. Quality Transportation, Inc.

Carmencita Tiger (“Plaintiff’), who alleges injury from a stumble after leaving a convenience store, challenges a summary judgment granted to Baumer’s, Inc. (“Store”). Summary judgment was not appropriate. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Background1

Plaintiff twisted her ankle as she left Store after buying beer and a newspaper. The purchases in her arms blocked Plaintiffs view downward. It felt like her right foot went into a hole and turned sideways as she stepped off the curb outside Store’s main entrance. Without falling or dropping anything, she kept walking to her husband’s…