Carter v. Food Lion, Inc.

WALKER, Judge.

Plaintiff’s evidence tended to show the following: On 26 February 1994, defendant operated a retail grocery store in Maiden, North Carolina, where plaintiff was a regular customer. About 7:00 p.m. on this date, plaintiff arrived at the store to purchase certain items. After making his selections, he paid the clerk, picked up his bag containing several items and proceeded to exit the store. As he approached the automatic doors, plaintiff slipped and fell. His feet went forward toward the doors and his right leg was pinned underneath him. As a result of the fall, plaintiff…