BONSTELL v. Brookshire Grocery Co.

AMY, Judge.

liThe plaintiff, a patron of the defendant grocery store, alleges that she tripped on a rug that was placed on the ground to cover a crack on the floor. She sustained injuries to her ribs and left knee; accordingly, she brought suit against the defendant, seeking general and special damages. The trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding her $25,000.00 in general damages and $7,828.52 in medical expenses. On appeal, the defendant questions the trial court’s finding that a defect in the premises existed and that it was the sole cause of the accident. Further, it contends…