Hampton v. Lynch Motor Co.

Plaintiff, Onetha Hampton, brought an action against the defendant, Lynch Motor Company, for personal injuries sustained when she fell into a grease trap or sump located on defendant’s premises. From a jury verdict in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.

The issues raised on appeal revolve around certain instructions given and refused, relating to licensees, wanton misconduct, business invitees and contributory negligence.

*645Plaintiff’s husband, Robert Hampton, was an employee of the defendant. On January 23, 1970, plaintiff had taken her husband to work in the morning and planned to pick him…