Weight Watchers of Greater Atlanta v. Welborn

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Weight Watchers of Greater Atlanta appeals from a judgment entered after jury verdict in favor of Susan Welborn contending that the court erred in denying its motions for a directed verdict. Held:

The evidence showed that Welborn attended Weight Watchers meetings in the fellowship hall of the Cornelia United Methodist Church which is adjacent to a parking lot. The outside door of the hall led directly to the parking lot and did not have a protective awning. On the evening in question, a heavy rainstorm occurred and Welborn ran from her car to the door, covering her head…