Is the Business Liable for Falls in the Parking Lot?

By Doyice Cotten
Jade Kindermann was carrying her 22-month old son when she tripped over uneven pavement in the parking lot of the Lifetime Fitness Center (LTF Club Operations Company). Jade was unhurt, but her son suffered serious injuries when she landed on him. Jade sued the owner of the facility on her son’s behalf, alleging negligence and premises liability under state law.
Business owners sometimes forget that they may be held liable for injuries occurring on their sidewalks,