Neeley v. Gateway, Inc.

THOMAS, Judge.

Teresa H. Neeley sued Gateway, Inc., and Arnold Knott, alleging claims of negligence and wantonness. Neeley asserted that, on July 29, 2002, she was a customer in the Gateway computer store when Knott, another customer in the store, forcefully opened a door whose handle struck her lower back and caused her to be injured. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of Gateway and made that judgment final pursuant to Rule 54(b), Ala. R. Civ. P. Neeley subsequently settled and dismissed her claims against Knott.

Neeley filed a timely postjudgment motion that was denied by…