Parham v. Taylor

This case involves an action brought by an employee against her employer alleging that the employer failed to provide her with a safe place to work in that she was not adequately protected from the criminal acts of third persons. Summary judgment was granted for the defendant.

Shirley Parham was employed by Tom Taylor, d/b/a Taylor's Beverages to serve as a clerk in his store which sold alcoholic beverages. The store is located in a lighted area on Memorial Parkway in the City of Huntsville, Alabama. Memorial Parkway is a main thoroughfare which is patrolled by the Huntsville police.

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