Shanklin v. New Pilgrim Towers, L.P.

THOMAS, Judge.

Hattie B. Shanklin sued New Pilgrim Towers, L.P. (“NPT”), and fictitiously named parties, alleging that she was injured as a result of the negligence, wantonness, and “breach of legal duties” on the part of NPT when she tripped and fell while using an elevator on NPT’s premises. NPT sought and received leave to file a third-party complaint against Schindler Elevator Corporation (“Schindler”); NPT later dismissed its claims against Schindler. Shanklin amended her complaint to name Schindler in the place of one of the fictitiously named parties. Both Schindler and NPT filed…