Smith v. Winn-Dixie Louisiana, Inc.

GOTHARD, Judge.

This is a slip-and-fall matter which resulted in plaintiff, Ben Smith (“Smith”), filing suit for damages against Winn-Dixie Louisiana, Inc. (“Winn-Dixie”) in the Second Parish Court of Jefferson Parish. Smith allegedly slipped on a foreign substance in one of Winn-Dixie’s stores, sustaining injuries. A one-day trial on the merits took place on November 6, 1992.

Upon conclusion of the trial, the matter was taken under advisement, and on November 12, 1992, the trial court rendered judgment against Winn-Dixie in the sum of $2,260.00, plus legal interest and costs. On November…