Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall) | InjuryBoard Cincinnati

Ohio law says that an owner or occupier of a premises has no duty to remove natural accumulations of ice and snow from private walks and steps on the premises to protect from slip and fall accidents. It is thought that these natural accumulations are so "open and obvious" that those on the premises will discover dangers and protect themselves. Therefore, if a landlord or property owner fails...

A woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a local grocery store after a slip and fall accident while shopping in the store.The lawsuit was filed on December 28th in Kanawha Circuit Court against Oakhurst Foods, Inc., (doing business as IGA).The woman was shopping in IGA on December 30, 2005 when she slipped on a substance on the floor and fell, according to court documents. The suit...