Shelton v. LS & K, INC.

HEARN, C.J.:

Annabelle Shelton appeals the trial court’s granting of summary judgment to LS & K, Inc., and its denial of Shelton’s motion to reconsider. We affirm.

FACTS

This case arises out of an accident that occurred on May 7, 2004 in front of a Burger King franchise owned and operated by respondent LS & K. The accident occurred when Jo Ann Suttles was exiting the parking lot to turn onto North Main Street in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The driveway exit crossed a pedestrian sidewalk to reach the street.

Immediately prior to the accident, Suttles approached the parking lot exit and stopped…