Schwartz v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Jennifer Schwartz filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”) alleg*473ing that as a result of the negligence of Wal-Mart’s employees, she was struck in the back by an ornamental pumpkin1 while shopping and, as a result, sustained injuries. Wal-Mart admitted that its employees committed a negligent act but vigorously contested causation and damages. After a three-week trial, the jury returned a zero-damages verdict, finding that Wal-Mart was not the legal cause of Schwartz’s claimed loss, injury, or damages. Thereafter, the trial court granted Schwartz’s motion for new trial as to…