Toombs County v. O'NEAL

Gregory, Justice.

On August 19, 1983, appellee fell in the lobby of the Toombs County Jail. She injured her leg in the fall and initially incurred approximately $9,000 in medical expenses. Thereafter, appellee brought this negligence action against appellant Toombs County, seeking recovery of medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering. The parties have stipulated that Toombs County carries a liability policy of insurance which affords coverage under these circumstances, and which was in effect at the time of appellee’s fall. The county filed a motion to dismiss the action, OCGA §…