Hampton v. Master Products, Inc

Defendant Village of Yale appeals a jury verdict awarding $55,000 to plaintiff Dolly Hampton. Plaintiff is a deaf mute who slipped on a snowbank formed on a sidewalk located in front of defendant Master Products’ building. The sidewalk in question is located in the Village of Yale. As to Master Products, Inc., a verdict of no cause of action was returned. Defendant Village of Yale appeals as of right.

In her complaint plaintiff alleged that "the Village of Yale was under a duty to keep the sidewalks in a condition safe for public travel. The Village failed to do so and allowed a public…