Small v. Stop & Shop Co.

The plaintiff, Patricia Small, appeals from the judgment of the trial court, rendered after a jury trial, in favor of the defendant. In this negligence action, the plaintiff claims that she was injured when she tripped on an unsecured mat in the defendant’s store. In its answer, the defendant denied that it was negligent and alleged by way of special defense that the plaintiffs injuries were caused by her own negligence and carelessness.

On appeal, the plaintiff claims that the trial court improperly (1) precluded her from introducing evidence on the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.…