Legal Opinion
Morris v. Krauszer's Food Stores, Inc.
New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
Decided May 9, 1997PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
HUMPHREYS, J.A.D.
Aileen Morris, a mother of nine children, was shot to death by a robber in 1989 while working as a clerk at a Krauszer’s convenience store. The store was owned by defendant Convenience Management Services, Inc. (“CMSI”) and operated by Dairy Stores. The jury returned a verdict against CMSI.
CMSI appeals, contending: (1) it had no duty under the facts to protect the decedent against the criminal acts of others; (2) it was immune from liability under the workers’ compensation act; (3) the damage award was excessive; (4) the jury charge…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Butler v. Acme Markets, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1982
- Baxter v. Fairmont Food Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1977
- Curtis v. FinneranSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1980
- Carvalho v. Toll Bros. and DevelopersSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1996
- Carey v. LovettSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1993
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3Cited by15 opinions
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