GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman claims that she was injured in a Winn-Dixie when she fell in the produce section.
Mildred McGowan filed a suit against Winn-Dixie Montgomery LLC, doing business as Winn-Dixie and XYZ Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court alleging negligence.
The suit states that the plaintiff was at the Winn-Dixie at 2112 Belle Chase Highway, Gretna, when the incident occurred April 6, 2016. The plaintiff was in the produce department when she was caused to slip and fall on a material that was on the ground, suffering injuries to her legs, buttocks, neck, back and shoulders, according to the complaint.
The defendant is accused of negligence through failing to properly maintain the premises, failing to provide adequate warning of the danger and overall negligence in managing the property.
The plaintiff is seeking all reasonable sums due, attorney fees and court costs. The plaintiff is represented by John D. Sileo and Casey W. Moll in New Orleans.
The case has been assigned to Division J Judge Stephen C. Grefer.
The 24th Judicial District Court Case number 770202.