SMITH v. TOYS "R" US, INC.

No. 98-C-2085.

754 So.2d 209 (1999)

Sara K. SMITH, et al. v. TOYS "R" US, INC., et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

November 30, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Maxwell Gantt Kees, Sr., Charles Andrew O'Brien, III, Baton Rouge, Counsel for Applicant.

William Francis Bologna, Julien F. Jurgens, Habans, Bologna & Carrier, New Orleans, Counsel for Respondent.

Geoffrey Jacob Orr, Metairie, Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Amicus Curiae.


LEMMON, Justice.*

This is a "falling merchandise" case which raises the issue of the required proof, through direct and circumstantial evidence, of the existence of a hazardous condition on a merchant's premises under La.Rev.Stat. 9:2800.6A.

Facts

On December 11, 1990, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Sara Smith was shopping at the Baton Rouge Toys "R" Us store. She was in the area where large riding toys for children...

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