Is a Store Liable When There Was No Wet-Floor Sign?

What must be investigated

The inquiry includes what the substance was, how it got there, how long it existed, who controlled the area, whether employees knew about it, what inspections occurred, and whether any warning was visible and adequate.

Evidence that may show notice

Surveillance, sweep sheets, cleaning schedules, employee testimony, customer reports, photographs, footprints, cart tracks, drying patterns, and the size or condition of the spill may help establish notice.

Timing of cones matters

A cone placed after a fall does not prove it existed beforehand. Photographs and witnesses should document when warnings appeared, where they were positioned, and whether they identified the actual hazard.

Causation and injury proof

The claimant still must connect the condition to the fall and the fall to the claimed injuries. Incident reports, immediate symptoms, medical history, video, and consistent accounts all matter.

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