McFadden v. Fiori

UPCHURCH, Judge.

The McFaddens and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company appeal from a final judgment awarding damages in a slip and fall action brought by appellee, Renata Fiori. The controlling issue raised by the McFaddens is whether the trial court erred in denying their motion for a directed verdict on the issue of negligence.

Mrs. Fiori, who is the mother of Penny McFadden, was visiting in the McFaddens’ home when she tripped over a throw rug in the kitchen. Apparently Mrs. Fiori fell when her feet became entangled in the rug while she was turning from the sink to put away a knife. Her…