Payne v. Tonti Realty Corp.

WALTER J. ROTHSCHILD, Judge.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict rendered in favor of plaintiff James R. Payne, Sr. and against Tonti Realty Corporation. For the reasons which follow, we reverse the verdict of the jury and render judgment in favor of defendant.

Facts and Procedural History

This case arises from an incident that occurred on September 1, 1994 on the premises of Sunlake Apartments in Ken-ner. On this date, plaintiff, James R. Payne was employed by Tonti Realty Corporation, the manager of the apartment complex. As Payne was walking across the parking lot on his way to the break…