This case involves an elderly male Plaintiff who slipped and then fell on a steep walkway that lead to the entrance of a pet supply store. The walkway in question had been designed and constructed at a very steep angle, which made it unusually difficult to walk on – a fact that had been noted by many of the store’s customers in the past. The man, who was in good health prior to this incident, fractured his hip, arm, and shoulder due to the fall. The ramp in question had a very unusual design and construction – its longitudinal slope varied significantly across the left, center, and right of its surface, and there was also noted to be a significant cross slope from the right to the left side of the ramp as well. In addition to the dangerous nature of the ramp’s design and construction, there was no guardrail or handrail for customers using the ramp to brace themselves on.
