Parker v. Johnson

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Shirley T. Parker brought this tort action against defendants Jerry Johnson d/b/a Johnson Kiddie Rides, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”) and North East Hillcroft, Inc. (“Hillcroft”) seeking to recover for personal injuries sustained on February 7, 1991, when she tripped and fell backward while lifting her grandson from an amusement ride. According to the complaint, Johnson owned and operated two such amusement rides placed outside of and adjacent to defendant Wal-Mart’s store in Macon, Georgia. The premises are owned by Hillcroft and leased to Wal-Mart.…