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Chambley et al. v. Apple Restaurants, Inc.

Date: 07-16-1998

Case Number: A98A0707

Judge: Walther

Court: Superior Court, Floyd County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael D. McRae and Robert T. Monroe, of York, McRae & York, Cedartown, Georgia

Defendant's Attorney: John E. Hall, Jr. and Kevin P. Race, of Sullivan, Hall, Booth & Smith, Atlanta, Georgia

Description:
The underlying case arose when Michelle Chambley was dining at a restaurant with her husband. While eating the Sante Fe chicken salad prepared on the premises by employees of Apple Restaurants, Inc., Chambley suddenly noticed an unwrapped condom mixed in with the other ingredients. Chambley sued Apple, the owner of the restaurant, for negligence and breach of implied warranty of merchantability. Her husband asserted a lose of consortium claim.
Outcome:
Court granted summary judgement to restaurant.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Dr. Keith Parmer and Dr. Richard Hark, psychologist
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Reversed by the Court of Appeals of Georgia. See: 504 S.E.2d 551 (Ga.App. 1998) The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial court date. Reported by kms, verdict@morelaw.com

About This Case

What was the outcome of Chambley et al. v. Apple Restaurants, Inc.?

The outcome was: Court granted summary judgement to restaurant.

Which court heard Chambley et al. v. Apple Restaurants, Inc.?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Floyd County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Walther.

Who were the attorneys in Chambley et al. v. Apple Restaurants, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Michael D. McRae and Robert T. Monroe, of York, McRae & York, Cedartown, Georgia. Defendant's attorney: John E. Hall, Jr. and Kevin P. Race, of Sullivan, Hall, Booth & Smith, Atlanta, Georgia.

When was Chambley et al. v. Apple Restaurants, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on July 16, 1998.