Staten v. McNeal

hThis case arises from a suit filed by Eddie Staten against Dorothy McNeal, her homeowner’s insurer, Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”), and McCoy’s hardware store for injuries Mr. Staten sustained while performing flooring work in Ms. McNeal’s house.1 After a trial on the merits, the trial judge found that responsibility for the accident lay with Mr. Staten and McCoy’s, 70 percent and 30 percent, respectively. He further found Ms. McNeal and Allstate to be without liability. From this ruling, Mr. Staten appeals. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm.

FACTS

In December 1999, Ms.…