Abke v. Vandenberg

In this slip-and-fall negligence action, defendant appeals as of right from a judgment for plaintiff following a jury trial. We affirm.

In December 1993, plaintiff went to defendant’s retail produce outlet to purchase hay. Because the business did not have a sufficient amount on hand to fill plaintiff’s order, arrangements were made for plaintiff to go to defendant’s nearby supply bam. Plaintiff was met at the supply bam by defendant, who proceeded to lead plaintiff toward the hay storage area. After they walked down a hallway, defendant led plaintiff through a sliding door. After closing the…