Anderson v. L & R Smith, Inc.

Miller, Judge.

Jonnie Rachel Anderson sued a McDonald’s restaurant operator for injuries caused when she slipped and fell on an outside walkway. The jury awarded her nearly $60,000, but she claimed the amount was inadequate and moved for a new trial, which was denied. She appeals, arguing that the court erred in denying her motion for new trial and in giving certain jury instructions. We discern no error and affirm.

Construed in favor of the verdict, the evidence showed that on a rainy, drizzly day, Anderson entered a McDonald’s restaurant near her workplace, made a nonfood purchase, and left…