The plaintiff, Debbie Lee Wilson, claimed damages for injuries sustained from a slip and fall in a mall parking lot, fracturing her right elbow.
She sued the property manager and snow removal contractor for negligence under the Occupiers' Liability Act.
The court found the defendants negligent for failing to apply salt in a timely manner, creating a dangerous icy surface.
The plaintiff was found 25% contributorily negligent for not taking special precautions despite being aware of winter conditions.
Damages were awarded for general damages, past loss of income, future housekeeping/lawn maintenance, and future care costs, reduced by the plaintiff's contributory negligence.
