Bowling v. Walmart Stores, Inc., 2007-L-112 (3-14-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Theresa Bowling, appeals from the judgment of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas awarding appellee, Walmart Stores, Inc., summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the trial court's order.

{¶ 2} On September 1, 2002, appellant was shopping at the Eastlake Walmart. The evidence indicates, at some point, appellant entered and used the restroom near the layaway department. Upon flushing the commode, the restroom stall began to flood with water. When appellant moved to exit the stall, she slipped in the puddling water and fell. After exiting the…