Bangs v. Maple Hills, Ltd.

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Although other issues are raised, the main question here involves a district court ruling that admitted evidence of a subsequent remedial measure taken by defendant after plaintiff Becky Jean Bangs fell on defendant’s property.

The court of appeals concluded that the district court erred. We agree with the district court ruling and thus vacate the court of appeals decision and affirm the district court.

I. Background facts and proceedings.

On February 25, 1994, Becky Bangs was visiting the Maple Hills apartment complex, owned by defendant Maple Hills Ltd., in Burlington…