Aldridge v. Atlantic Rural Exposition

By Judge Randall G. Johnson

This is a personal injury action brought by Carolyn Aldridge against Atlantic Rural Exposition and The State Fair of Virginia (collectively the “State Fair”) and Richmond International Raceway (“RIR”). Aldridge alleges that she was injured when she fell because of a defect in the asphalt walkway while attending the Virginia State Fair in October 2003. She claims that RIR, as lessor of the premises, and the State Fair, as lessee of the premises and proprietor of the fair, were both negligent and are jointly and severally liable for her injuries. The case is presently…