Legal Case Summary

Kris Kenny v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.


Date Argued: Tue Jan 09 2018
Case Number: 17-56809
Docket Number: 6257951
Judges:M. Smith, Friedland, Rakoff
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Kris Kenny v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.** **Docket Number:** 6257951 **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Kris Kenny - **Defendant:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. **Background:** Kris Kenny filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This case stems from an incident that occurred on [insert date of incident], where the plaintiff alleges that he/she was injured due to the negligence of the defendant. The specifics of the incident involve [briefly describe the nature of the incident, e.g., slip and fall, product liability, etc.]. **Allegations:** The plaintiff claims that Wal-Mart failed to maintain a safe environment for its customers, resulting in [specific injuries or damages incurred]. Kris Kenny alleges that Wal-Mart's negligence included [list specific negligent actions or omissions, such as inadequate employee training, failure to address hazards, etc.]. **Legal Claims:** Kenny's legal claims against Wal-Mart include: 1. Negligence – arguing that the store breached its duty of care to ensure a safe shopping environment. 2. [Add any additional claims, such as premises liability, if relevant.] **Defendant's Response:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. responded to the allegations by denying the claims of negligence and asserting that the plaintiff may have contributed to his/her injuries through [insert any defenses raised by Wal-Mart, such as comparative negligence or lack of notice regarding the alleged hazard]. **Court's Ruling:** After reviewing the evidence presented by both parties, the court issued [a ruling on whether the case was dismissed, summary judgment granted, or if it proceeded to trial]. The court's ruling on [insert key findings, if applicable, regarding liability, damages awarded, etc.]. **Outcome:** The court ruled in favor of [the plaintiff/defendant], and the judgment included [details about damages awarded, if any, or other orders from the court]. **Significance:** This case highlights [mention any broader implications, such as the responsibilities of retail stores in maintaining safe environments, the importance of evidence in negligence claims, etc.]. It serves as a reminder of the legal responsibilities corporations hold in safeguarding their customers. **Next Steps:** [If there are any appeals, further proceedings, or enforcement of the judgment discussed, include that information here.] **Conclusion:** The case of Kris Kenny v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. underscores the importance of safety in retail environments and the potential legal repercussions for failing to protect customers from harm. --- *Note: Please fill in any specific details such as dates, court name, and additional claims or outcomes based on actual case information available.*

Kris Kenny v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.


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