Powell v. Riverside Hospitality Inc.

COBB, Judge.

This is a premises liability case. Powell slipped and fell while descending a wet outdoor cement staircase. She sued the owners of the building on the theory that non-skid tape affixed to the surface of the steps had worn out. The trial court granted a defense motion for directed verdict, and Powell appeals.

Powell’s argument is predicated upon the assumption, for which she cites no authority, that the owners of outdoor staircases are obligated to weather-proof them to protect against slips and falls.

Powell failed at trial to establish the existence of a dangerous condition on the…