Helena-West Helena School District v. Monday

Betty C. Dickey, Justice.

Rose Monday sued the Helena-West Helena School District. (District) for slip-and-fall injuries sustained by her son, Elijah Monday. The District filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that it has immunity except to the extent that it has applicable liability insurance. The trial court denied the motion for summary judgment, and the District appeals pursuant to Ark. R. App. P. - Civ. 2(a)(10).

On January 3, 2001, as Elijah attempted to exit the District school bus, he slipped on ice that had accumulated on the steps of the bus. He suffered injuries that…