Margaret Dawson v. Thornton's, Inc.

OPINION

BROWN, Judge.

Margaret Dawson appeals from judgment in favor of Thornton’s, Inc., following a jury trial. Dawson raises one issue, which we revise and restate as whether the trial court erred or abused its discretion in not instructing the jury regarding spoliation of evidence. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In the early afternoon on October 22, 2010, Dawson visited Thornton’s in Speedway, Indiana, and walked inside the store and paid for gasoline for her motorcycle. After paying, she walked from the cashier back toward the door to exit and tripped on the corner of a mat located…