Legal Opinion

McEwen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)

Decided July 22, 1998No. 04-96-00896-CVPublishedCited by 44 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

STONE, Justice.

This appeal arises from a take nothing judgment entered against appellant, Ruby McEwen, in a personal injury lawsuit. McEwen brought suit against appellee, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for injuries she suffered while entering a Wal-Mart on S.E. Militaxy Drive. McEwen alleged that as she and her daughter entered the vestibule of the Wal-Mart, a strong gust of wind raised the unsecured floor mat and the mat struck her in the back of the leg. The strike caused McEwen to fall and suffer a shoulder injury. McEwen sought medical expenses and damages for the initial shoulder injury,-…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Gee v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1989
  3. Corbin v. Safeway Stores, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1983
  4. Texaco, Inc. v. Pennzoil, Co., Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)1987
  5. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. McCardellTexas Supreme Court · 1963

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3Cited by44 opinions

  1. North American Van Lines, Inc. v. Emmons, Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District (Beaumont)2001
  2. Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez, Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)2000
  3. Crescendo Investments, Inc. v. Brice, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2001
  4. Town of Flower Mound v. TeagueCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2003
  5. Huckaby v. A.G. Perry & Son, Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District (Texarkana)2000

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