QUESTION
Can a supermarket be held responsible for gross negligence if butcher knives are found unattended?
Asked on May 01st, 2012 on Personal Injury - Georgia
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2 Butcher knives with 10 - 12 inch blades were found in men's bathroom unattended wrapped like meat in styrofoam and cellophane, propped up on baby changing table, when brought to managers attention, he stated that it was not the first time knives had been taken in the bathroom for cleaning
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There does not appear to be an injury to anyone in [particular in your scenario. It might be some health code violation which would be enforced by your local department of public health. However, without an injury, a mere act of negligence, notwithstanding the potential for harm will not give rise to your claim for damages against the store.
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Houston D. Smith III
Generally speaking, some sort of physical injury is required for a valid claim to exist. This case might be considered "negligence in a vacuum" since it certainly seems negligent to leave knives in a common area, no physical injury occurred.
Answered on May 04th, 2012 at 4:44 PM