Munoz v. Uptown Paradise T.P. LLC

Plaintiff was injured in a fall when he allegedly slipped on a wet spot on the floor of defendant’s flower shop. Plaintiff, who spent 15 minutes in the store, testified that he observed defendant’s employees remove flowers from the refrigerator units, causing water to drip on the floor. The water pattern he observed was not limited to the area near the refrigerator units but extended near the entranceway. Defendant’s principal conceded that employees would shake the flowers to remove excess water, albeit inside the refrigerator, and that sometimes spills occurred. In addition, the employees…