Jackson v. K-Mart Corp.

Davis, J.:

Brigitte Jackson appeals from an order granting K-Mart Corporation summary judgment in this slip-and-fall tort action. She contends that the court erred in holding she was required to prove K-Mart had actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition on the premises. We reverse and remand for trial.

Brigitte Jackson entered the K-Mart department store located in Manhattan, Kansas, as a business invitee for the purpose of shopping for children’s clothing. While walking down an aisle in the children’s clothing department, she slipped and fell near a round clothing rack. In the…