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Brian P. Wellman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date: 02-06-2002

Case Number: 1:01-CV083

Judge: McKeague

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael P. Risko of Visser & Bolhouse, Grandville, Michigan

Defendant's Attorney: Robert Patrick George of Lupo & Koczkur, P.C., Detroit, Michigan

Description:

Plaintiff Brian P. Wellman was shopping with his wife at the Wal-Mart Store in Fremont, Michigan on October 26, 1999, when he tripped on a steel chain left dangling in an aisle of the hardware department, causing him to fall and sustain injuries to his right knee and lower back. Plaintiff alleged that he was a business invitee, to whom defendant owed a duty to exercie reasonable care in maintaining the safety of the premises. Plaintiff alleged defendant owed a duty to exercie reasonable care in maintaining the safety of the premises. Plaintiff alleged that defendant breached that duty proximately causing his injuries.

Defendant denied fault and moved for summary judgment.

Outcome:

Motion for summary judgment granted.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Brian P. Wellman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

The outcome was: Motion for summary judgment granted.

Which court heard Brian P. Wellman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, MI. The presiding judge was McKeague.

Who were the attorneys in Brian P. Wellman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Michael P. Risko of Visser & Bolhouse, Grandville, Michigan. Defendant's attorney: Robert Patrick George of Lupo & Koczkur, P.C., Detroit, Michigan.

When was Brian P. Wellman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on February 6, 2002.