GORHAM v. FARMINGTON MOTOR INN, INC.


159 Conn. 576 (1970)

JOHN GORHAM v. FARMINGTON MOTOR INN, INC.

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decided July 7, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William R. Moller, with whom, on the brief, was John J. Langenbach, for the appellant (defendant).

A. Arthur Giddon, with whom, on the brief, was John P. McKeon, for the appellee (plaintiff).

ALCORN, C. J., HOUSE, THIM, RYAN and SHAPIRO, JS.


THIM, J.

On October 19, 1965, the plaintiff attended an awards dinner given by his employer at The Corner House Restaurant in Farmington, which is owned and operated by the defendant. After dinner the plaintiff, together with others, went to the cocktail lounge to have a drink. While there, and in an attempt to locate the men's room, the plaintiff walked through an exit door, fell, and injured his leg. He alleged that the fall was caused by a dangerous condition negligently...

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