Customer Sues Big Lots For Slip and Fall

Chrissie Cole

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A woman visiting a Big Lots store in Granite City claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on water that was on the floor near the service desk.

The lawsuit, filed by Donna Young, seeks in excess of $100,000 from the store and its manager claiming the defendants were careless in negligent.

While visiting the store on March 1, 2006, Young slipped and fell causing her to suffer diverse internal and external injuries according to the complaint filed February 18 in Madison County Circuit Court.

The suit claims she has suffered permanent injuries, medical expenses and lost wages amongst other things.

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