Strickland v. Taco Bell Corp.

PUDLOWSKI, Judge.

Plaintiffs Jenifer, Victoria, and David Strickland, the natural children of Michael Strickland, through their mother and next friend, Daphne Strickland, appeal from a summary judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis for defendant-respondent, Taco Bell Corporation. Appellants’ father, Michael Strickland, died from complications to injuries sustained after falling down on the premises at one of respondent’s restaurants. Before the case went to trial, defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. On January 10, 1992, the motion was sustained.

Appellants…