Legal Opinion
Mellon v. City of Pittsburgh Zoo
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided October 13, 2000PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FLAHERTY, Judge.
The City of Pittsburgh Zoo (City) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (trial court) granting judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) in favor of Rosalie and Dennis Mellon (Mellons). For the reasons set forth herein, we vacate and remand for reinstatement of the jury verdict.
The pertinent facts are as follows. On April 17, 1992, Rosalie Mellon visited the City Zoo with her husband and two young children. During their visit a substantial rainfall occurred. While departing, Mrs. Mellon slipped and fell on a mechanical walkway and sustained…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Broxie v. Household Finance CompanySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
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