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THOMPSON v. WAL-MART STORES, INC.

No. COA99-1044.

547 S.E.2d 48 (2000)

138 N.C. App. 651

Malinda G. THOMPSON, Plaintiff, v. WAL-MART STORES, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Defendant.

Court of Appeals of North Carolina.

July 5, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Law Offices of Chandler deBrun Fink & Hayes by Walter L. Hart IV, Charlotte, for plaintiff-appellant.

Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. by K. Neal Davis, Charlotte and Kimberly R. Matthews, and Stephanie D. Gordon of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for defendant-appellee.

WYNN, Judge.

While shopping at the Wal-Mart store in Albemarle, North Carolina on 29 July 1995, Malinda G. Thompson slipped and fell while reaching for an item in the shampoo aisle. On the floor, she saw some small pieces of glass tucked up under the overhang of the lowest shelf. She also saw and felt a puddle that was clear, slimy, thick, and about the size of a dinner plate.

Ms. Thompson stood up and looked for an employee in the area. Not finding anyone...

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