Booker v. K-Mart Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Philip M. Marshall, J.

Background

This is a personal injury action that resulted from a slip and fall that is alleged to have occurred in the parking lot of a store that was being operated by defendant, K-Mart, and owned by defendant and third-party plaintiff, Benderson Development. The third-party defendant, Emergency Electric, is alleged to have contracted with defendant and third-party plaintiff, Benderson Development, to perform snow removal services in the parking lot area.

The plaintiff is now moving for a bifurcated trial on the issues of liability and damages pursuant…