Galarno v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

Plaintiff, a customer in one of defendant’s stores in Bay City, slipped on the floor, fell, and was injured. Her averment of negligence against defendant is that the floor was oily, greasy, and unsafe. The jury found the fall occasioned by the oily condition of the floor. Plaintiff testified that an employee of defendant was oiling the floor while she was in the store, and, as indicating an accumulation of oil where she fell, testified that her dress, underclothing, and stockings were ruined by the oil. She had verdict and judgment. Defendant has appealed.

The verdict is not against the great…