Thoma v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Florida District Court of Appeal
649 So. 2d 277 (1995)
Relevant factsFree
After eating breakfast for about thirty minutes at a Cracker Barrel restaurant (defendant), Thoma (plaintiff) got up and slipped on a large patch of liquid on the floor that she hadn't noticed anyone spill; the spill sat in an area in plain view of Cracker Barrel employees, who routinely carried water nearby. Thoma sued for negligence, and the trial court granted Cracker Barrel summary judgment.
IssueFree
Whether a defendant must have actual knowledge of a dangerous condition to be liable in a premises liability case.