Hinton v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

11 BROWN, J„

The only issue presented in this appeal is whether the jury erred in awarding plaintiff, who injured her knee when she tripped and fell in defendant’s store, future medical expenses in the amount of $15,000. On this question, because of the lack of supporting medical testimony, we are constrained to amend the damage award to delete this amount.

Facts and Procedural Background

On March 30, 1996, plaintiff, Mary Elizabeth Hinton, was shopping at the Wal-Mart in Ruston, Louisiana. On the floor of an aisle was a large crate. Mrs. Hinton walked passed the crate, decided to turn around…