Shulz V. Kroger Case Summary

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Case: Schulz v. Kroger Co.., 963 N.E. 2d 1141 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

Facts: The Schulzes are appealing the trial court’s summary judgement in favor of Kroger Co., and their knowledge or the existence of any hazardous conditions in its store.

Procedural History: Customer, Dixie Schulz allegedly slipped over clear liquid and fell, brought premisis-liability action against Kroger. The Hendricks Superior Court, Karen M. Love, J., granted Kroger’s motion for summary judgement. Customer appealed. Issue: Did the trial court err in its finding that there was no issue of material fact that Kroger lacked actual and/or constructive knowledge of the hazardous condition.

Analysis: Under constructive knowledge, note that constructive knowledge

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