When a store commits negligence in regards to its premises, it can result in customers suffering harmful injuries. Thus, it is very important for stores to not act negligently when it comes to their premises.

Recently, a case involving allegations of premises-related negligence has arisen in Louisiana. The case involves an accident that allegedly occurred at a home improvement store in New Orleans. A man claims that, while he was shopping in the store, a sign came loose and fell. According to the man, this sign fell on his head. The man claims that this caused him to fall.

According to the man, he suffered serious injuries to his head and back as a result of this accident.

The man claims that the store committed a variety of negligent actions in regards to its premises, such as:

  • Failing to keep its premises safe
  • Failing to take proper steps to eliminate a dangerous condition
  • Failing to warn customers of a dangerous condition

According to the man, this alleged negligence caused his accident.

A lawsuit has been brought in a court in Orleans Parish by the man against the home improvement store in connection to these allegations. In his lawsuit, the man reportedly is asking for damages.

No customer should have to suffer harm because a store failed to act properly in regards to its premises. Thus, one hopes that stores are held accountable when they commit negligence like that alleged in this case and such negligence results in a customer getting hurt.

Source: The Louisiana Record, "Home Depot sued after customer claims sign fell on his head," Kyle Barnett, Feb. 6, 2012