Matthews v. Food Lion, Inc.

LEWIS, Judge.

This case arises from a slip-and-fall incident that occurred on 31 March 1997. While grocery shopping at one of defendant’s stores, plaintiff slipped in a “puddle of liquid” and fell to the floor. She thereafter instituted a negligence action against defendant, claiming pain *785and permanent injuries to her back, leg, and foot. From a jury verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $297,600, defendant appeals.

Defendant first argues that the trial court erred by instructing the jury that it could award damages for permanent injury, future pain and suffering, and future medical expenses.…