Legal Case Summary

David Jones v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.


Date Argued: Thu Nov 04 2010
Case Number: 09-16873
Docket Number: 7846744
Judges:Settle, Thomas, Ikuta
Duration: 25 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: David Jones v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.** **Docket Number:** 7846744 **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Judge:** [Insert Judge's Name] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** David Jones - **Defendant:** Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P. **Background:** David Jones filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P. alleging negligence related to an incident that occurred at one of the defendant's retail stores. The plaintiff claims that he sustained injuries due to a hazardous condition within the store. **Facts:** - On [insert date of incident], David Jones was shopping at Wal-Mart when he slipped and fell on a wet floor that was not properly marked or cleaned. - The plaintiff contends that the store had prior knowledge of the hazardous condition and failed to warn customers, demonstrating negligence. - Jones seeks damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages as a result of the injuries sustained from the fall. **Legal Issues:** 1. Whether Wal-Mart had a duty of care to provide a safe shopping environment for its customers. 2. Whether there was a breach of that duty due to the alleged hazardous condition. 3. The extent to which Jones's injuries were a direct result of Wal-Mart's negligence. **Ruling:** The court's ruling addressed the issues of duty, breach, causation, and damages. [Insert summary of the court's decision, such as whether the court found in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant and any reasoning provided.] **Conclusion:** The case of David Jones v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P. highlights the legal principles surrounding premises liability and the responsibilities of business owners to maintain a safe environment for their customers. The outcome of the case will have implications for both parties regarding negligence claims in retail settings. --- **Note:** This case summary template includes placeholders for specific details that should be filled in based on actual case information.

David Jones v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.


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