Legal Opinion
Denton v. Foley Athletic Club
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided September 5, 1990No. Civ. 7839-XPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This case involves appeals from a negligence action brought by Mae Bell Denton to recover for injuries she sustained when a bench overturned on her in the Foley Athletic Club.
On October 15, 1987 Mrs. Denton was in the locker room of the Foley Athletic Club, preparing to participate in a water aerobics class. As she undressed, Mrs. Denton sat down on one end of a bench that was behind her. The bench was unattached to the floor and tipped over on top of her, causing injury to her back. The plaintiff filed suit on October 6, 1988 against the club, its owner Rick Bourne, and its manager Marshall…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Hammond v. City of GadsdenSupreme Court of Alabama · 1986
- Barnes v. DaleSupreme Court of Alabama · 1988
- Great Atl. & Pac. Tea Co., Inc. v. SealySupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
- Hatton v. Chem-Haulers, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1980
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. v. DoddSupreme Court of Alabama · 1964
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by5 opinions
- HRH Metals, Inc. v. Miller Ex Rel. MillerSupreme Court of Alabama · 2002
- Denton v. Foley Athletic ClubCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1990
- At Stephens Enterprises, Inc. v. JohnsSupreme Court of Alabama · 2000
- Skerlick v. GaineyCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 2010
- Denton v. Foley Athletic ClubSupreme Court of Alabama · 1991