Holland v. Winn Dixie Louisiana, Inc.

JaFITZSIMMONS, Judge.

In this slip and fall ease, the defendant, Winn-Dixie Louisiana, Inc. (Winn-Dixie), appealed the trial court’s judgment in favor of plaintiff, Cindy Holland. We affirm the finding of liability, but amend the award of general damages.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Ms. Holland saw Dr. Alan Manning, a general surgeon, in the emergency room of Seventh Ward General Hospital on October 80, 1989, at 10:12 a.m. She complained of back pain radiating into both legs. Upon examination, Ms. Holland exhibited mild tenderness in the area of her lower back. The tenderness suggested to…