Liller v. Quick Stop Food Mart, Inc.

JOHN, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals the trial court’s grant of defendant’s summary judgment motion. We affirm.

Pertinent facts and procedural information include the following: Defendant Quick Stop Food Mart, Inc. is a North Carolina corporation which operates a number of convenience stores throughout the state.

On 20 March 1994, plaintiff drove to defendant’s Quick Stop Food Mart in Fayetteville (the store) to purchase beer. At approximately 1:30 a.m., plaintiff was the victim of a shooting by a third person (assailant) not employed by defendant. According to plaintiff, he was approached in the…