Facts

On July 30, 2007, Shirley Posey went shopping at a Save Mart store and sat on a folding chair that was being displayed. The chair collapsed, which caused her to fall and hit her shoulder against a wall. Posey sued Save Mart Supermarkets, arguing premises liability.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Posey claimed that the chair's clicking mechanism had not been secured and that the store's floor was slick, the combination of which caused the accident.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defense denied the allegations and claimed that Posey missed the chair when she sat down without looking at it first. Further, Save Mart argued that the chair did not collapse and that the floor was slip-resistant.

Specials in Evidence

$39,700 $2,910

Damages

The plaintiff sought approximately $240,000 for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Injuries

Posey claimed decreased range of motion, shoulder injury, and torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. She also claimed she required physical therapy.

Result

The jury found in favor of the defense.

Deliberation

1.5 hours

Length

six days