Harris v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

WIENER, Circuit Judge:

In this diversity case, Plaintiff-Appellant Mary Louise Harris (“Harris”) appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment to Defendant-Appellee Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”) on the basis that workers compensation is her exclusive remedy and thus bars her torts claim. We affirm.

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Facts and Proceedings

Harris was employed by Wal-Mart as the manager of the boys’ wear department. On the day in question, she arrived at the Wal-Mart store at 5:55 a.m. to report for her 6:00 a.m. shift. As required, she entered the front of the store through the public entrance —…