Lubin v. Goldblatt Bros., Inc.

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURMAN

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action commenced by plaintiff, Fay Lubin, to recover damages for injuries sustained by her when she fell in defendant’s premises. After a trial before the court without a jury, judgment was entered for plaintiff in the amount of $40,000 and defendant appeals.

Defendant contends the finding of negligence against it is contrary to the law and to the evidence and that plaintiff failed to prove she exercised reasonable care for her own safety. Alternatively, defendant contends that if the verdict is affirmed, the amount of…