Shimer v. Bowling Green State University

FRED J. SHOEMAKER, Judge.

In her complaint, plaintiff Shalene Shimer alleges that defendant was negligent in failing to properly cover an open orchestra pit, which thereby caused plaintiff to fall, resulting in bodily injury to her.

This action came to trial on the sole issue of liability. The findings and conclusions herein are derived from the documents and pleadings in the case file, evidence at trial, and the respective presentations by counsel.

In 1996, plaintiff was a student at Bowling Green State University (“BGSU”), majoring in music. On the evening of April 27, 1996, plaintiff…