Thompson v. Lee

This is an appeal from a summary judgment granted in favor of a manufacturer and a painter in a negligence action.

On October 21, 1980, Helen Thompson, while accompanied by her husband, parents, and a realtor, toured a townhouse as a business invitee of David W. Thames, Inc. (Thames), the owner of this residential unit. During her inspection, Helen attempted to open a kitchen cabinet and the cabinet door fell and struck her on the head and arm. Immediately after the accident, Helen's father and husband examined the cabinet door and discovered that no screws or other devices were affixed to the…