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Slip and Fall cases and the “Open and Obvious” defense

Over the last few years Michigan courts have gone out of their way to throw plaintiffs out of court. Even “Black Ice” which by its very nature can’t be seen, was looked at as “Open and Obvious” which allowed a court to dismiss valid claims against business owners who failed to keep their premise safe […]

No Liability If You Trip On Object Partially Hidden Around The Corner At Store

         Plaintiff was shopping at a Big Lots store. She walked down an aisle and turned at the end, whereupon she tripped over a wooden pallet that was just around the corner.  The pallet was about three-square feet in size and protruded about three feet into the adjacent aisle, and was on wheels.  After she […]