HM&B Obtains Summary Judgment Win for a Big Box Retailer for a Slip and Fall Matter

Plaintiff Torina Shetler claimed she fell on a clear puddle of liquid while shopping at the subject store. However, Shetler did not know the source of the liquid or the length of time it was on the floor before she stepped in it. The Court granted Wal-Mart’s Motion for Summary Judgment and determined that Plaintiff failed to carry her burden of proving that Wal-Mart had constructive knowledge of the liquid pursuant to Florida Statutes § 768.0755(1)(a). Suzette L. Russomanno and Michael Dono were the HM&B lawyers who obtained the summary judgment for Wal-Mart.