On April 4, 1968, 8 of the 13 plaintiffs were shopping at the Loblaws supermarket in Malone, New York, during the store's grand opening. The eight were standing under or near a large canopy or valance beneath which were displays of meats and other merchandise. Suddenly, and without warning, the valance which was constructed of two by fours, boarding and plaster board and which was laden with light fixtures and various accoutrements crashed to the floor. As the valance fell...
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