France v. Winn-Dixie Supermarket, Inc.

WHICHARD, Judge.

A store owner does not insure customers against slipping and falling. To hold the owner liable, plaintiff must show that defendant either (1) negligently created the condition causing the injury, or (2) negligently failed to correct the condition after actual or constructive notice of its existence. Hinson v. Cato’s, Inc., 271 N.C. 738, 157 S.E. 2d 537 (1967).

Plaintiff here made no attempt to show that defendant either created or knew of the slippery condition caused by the broken pickle jar and puddle of juice on its floor. Instead, she presented evidence that another…