Brief Description of Case:
Trip and fall on interior staircase at 7-Eleven Store. Plaintiff, a 7-Eleven employee, brought an action against the owner and property manager of the building in which the store was located alleging negligent maintenance of stairwell.
Court or Jury’s Decision and Reasoning:
Summary judgment granted to defendants. The court found that the defendants were absentee property owner and manager with no obligation to inspect, repair or maintain the demised premises.