Norris v. Giant of Maryland

By Judge Jonathan C. Thacher

This matter came before the Court on Defendant’s Plea in Bar. For the reasons set forth in this opinion letter, Defendant’s Plea in Bar is granted.

Facts and Procedural Background

On July 18,1996, Judy Norris slipped and fell while grocery shopping at Super G Markets in Fairfax, Virginia. Super G Markets is owned by Giant of Maryland, Inc. (Giant). On July 16, 1998, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Judgment seeking $50,000.00 for injuries and damages against Giant Food Stores, Inc. (“GFS”). Service was perfected on Joseph G. Procopio, the registered agent for GFS, on…