Legal Opinion

Palermo v. Winn-Dixie Atlanta, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 6, 1996No. A96A0303PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Andrews, Judge.

Evelyn Martinez Palermo appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to Winn-Dixie on her slip and fall claim. She contends issues of fact remain as to whether Winn-Dixie had superior knowledge of the hazard and also whether Winn-Dixie exercised reasonable care. We disagree and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Lau's Corp., Inc. v. HaskinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  2. Alterman Foods, Inc. v. LigonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  3. Gibson v. Consolidated Credit Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
  4. Colbert v. Piggly Wiggly SouthernCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  5. City of Winder v. GironeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1995

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Walker v. Sears Roebuck & Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  2. Mansell v. Starr Enterprises/Texaco, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  3. Smith v. Toys" R" US, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  4. Roberts v. Outback Steakhouse of Florida, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. Bible v. Jack Eckerd Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997

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