Norris v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The plaintiff, Tammy Jo Norris, appeals from a judgment based on a directed verdict for the defendant in a premises liability action. Ms. Norris sued Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., alleging that the Muscle Shoals Wal-Mart store in Colbert County had not exercised proper care in stocking items, and that, as a result of its failure to properly maintain the stocked items or a failure to warn customers of the danger caused by the items, she was injured. On January 28, 1993, the case was tried before a jury. At the close of the evidence, the judge directed a verdict for Wal-Mart. The plaintiff appeals…