Suriano v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Paula Suriano fell in a Sears store. Alleging the base of an advertising sign located in the center of a main aisle caused her fall and injury, Ms. Suriano filed a personal injury action against Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Sears). The jury decided for Sears. On appeal, Ms. Suriano contends the trial court committed reversible error in giving a “known or obvious” danger jury instruction. We affirm.

FACTS

Ms. Suriano fell and suffered an injury in a main aisle of the Sears store at Northtown Mall in Spokane. Ms. Suriano *822filed a complaint for damages against Sears contending it was negligent in placing…