Court reviews whether plaintiff adequately proved constructive notice in a slip and fall case

CALVIN BENN v. PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY OF KNOX COUNTY, ET AL. (Tenn. Ct. App. June 28, 2010)

Plaintiff slipped off the sidewalk while removing trash during the course and scope of his employment with Knox County. Plaintiff sustained injuries to his hip and shoulder as a result of his fall. He then filed suit pursuant to the Government Tort Liability Act. After a bench trial, the trial court found that Plaintiff failed to prove constructive notice by a preponderance of the evidence and entered a judgment in favor of Defendants. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

Opinion may be found at:
http://www.tba2.org/tba_files/TCA/2010/bennc_062810.pdf