Williams v. Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

*713 Harry Williams ("Plaintiff") appeals two orders from the Cumberland County Superior Court granting summary judgment to both Advance Stores Company, Inc. ("Stores") and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ("Parts"). Plaintiff contends his failure to name the correct plaintiff in his complaint was a mere misnomer which the trial court should have granted him permission to amend and relate back to the original complaint. We disagree.

I. Facts and Background

On 30 October 2012, Plaintiff tripped and fell, injuring himself inside an Advance Auto Parts retail store in…