Smith v. Gravois Rest Haven, Inc.

MICHAEL J. HART, Special Judge.

Defendant Gravois Rest Haven appeals from a jury verdict of $20,000.00 in favor of plaintiff Louise Smith in a personal injury action. Plaintiff, a resident of defendant, Gravois, a nursing home, was injured after falling in the nursing home on February 28, 1978. Mrs. Smith died on January 21, 1982 and her son, Hardy Smith was substituted as her personal representative.

On appeal, defendant argues: (1) plaintiff failed to make a submissible case of negligence; (2) plaintiff failed to prove a causal connection between her injuries and defendant’s alleged…