Legal Opinion
Allen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided March 7, 2001No. 00-8004PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MURPHY, Circuit Judge.
Appellee, Rachel Allen, was injured when she was struck by boxes of merchandise while shopping at a store operated by Appellant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”). Allen claimed her injuries were caused by Wal-Mart’s negligence and she sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. A jury returned a general verdict awarding Allen $40,000 and judgment was entered in that amount. Wal-Mart’s Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, or in the Alternative, for a New Trial was denied and Wal-Mart brought this appeal.
On appeal, Wal-Mart…
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