Simone v. Hancock Textile Co.

Sognier, Judge.

Virginia Simone brought this action against Hancock Textile Company d/b/a Hancock Fabrics (Hancock) to recover damages for personal injuries received in a fall in one of Hancock’s stores. The trial court granted Hancock’s motion for summary judgment. Simone *192appeals.

While shopping at appellee’s store, appellant stepped onto a platform area raised approximately six inches and extending across the back of the store. In attempting to get the attention of a sales clerk to assist her in reaching the item she wanted, appellant backed up, turned around and fell off the platform,…