BLUE RIDGE SERVICE OF VA v. Saxon Shoes

G. STEVEN AGEE, Justice.

Blue Ridge Service Corporation of Virginia ("Blue Ridge") appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Henrico County confirming a jury verdict in favor of Saxon Shoes, Inc. On appeal, Blue Ridge challenges the admission of certain testimony of Saxon's expert witness and contends Saxon failed to establish a prima facie case of negligence. For the reasons stated below, we will reverse the judgment of the trial court.

I. BACKGROUND AND MATERIAL PROCEEDINGS BELOW

At 6:00 p.m. on the evening of February 17, 2001, a cleaning crew from Blue Ridge arrived to clean the…