Taylor v. Kroger Co.

PRICE, Judge.

The plaintiff in this personal injury suit appeals the trial court judgment denying her claim for damages against the defendant grocery store in which she tripped and fell. The issue is whether the plaintiff has proved negligence and/or fault on the part of defendant in failing to maintain a safe exit to its premises.

The incident in question occurred at approximately 9:30 one morning when plaintiff, a 76-year-old woman, entered the Kroger store to buy a loaf of bread. After making her purchase, she proceeded to exit the premises with a small grocery sack in her hand and her purse…