Watson v. Otis Elevator Co.

| Judge STEVEN R. PLOTKIN.

Plaintiff Cynthia Watson appeals a trial court judgment granting a motion for summary judgment filed by defendant Otis Elevator Service Co., dismissing her suit. Ms. Watson also challenges the trial court’s denial of her motion to amend her petition. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this decision.

Ms. Watson allegedly sustained injuries to her left hand and knee as a result of an accident that occurred on June 10, 1997, when she fell while trying to enter the employee elevator (Elevator # 6) at…