Humphrey v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

hln this premises liability case, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dismissing the claim of Ruthie Jean Humphrey for injuries allegedly sustained when one or more six-packs of glass-bottled root beer fell from the shelf after Ms. Humphrey had retrieved a six-pack and placed it in her cart. Ms. Humphrey appeals, arguing that genuine issues of material fact exist and that the trial court erred in not allowing additional time to complete discovery. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.

FACTS

Ms. Humphrey was shopping in Wal-Mart on Pines Road in…