Brown v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Bernes, Judge.

Mary Brown, the administratrix of Bernice Hines’s estate, appeals from a grant of summary judgment in the estate’s negligence action against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for failing to remove shrink wrap left in the aisle of a store. Hines fell over the shrink wrap, injuring her left leg, which was partially amputated some months later. We reverse because issues of material fact remain that must be resolved by a jury.

“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” (Citations and punctuation…