Lynch v. Carolina Self Storage Centers, Inc.

Susan Ann Bell Lynch brought this premises liability lawsuit against Carolina Self Storage Centers, Inc. after a metal door at one of its storage facilities closed on her foot. Although the jury returned a verdict for Lynch, she moved for a new trial, alleging juror misconduct during deliberations and intentional concealment by a juror during voir dire. We affirm the trial court’s decision to deny her motion, and all other issues raised by the parties.

I. Facts and Procedural History

While moving furniture out of a storage unit rented from Carolina Self Storage, Lynch propped open a hinged…