In the case of Neagles v. R.K. Holdings, L.L.P., 2023-Ohio-2099, an appellate court held the store owner did not owe a duty clear snow from in front of the store owner’s storefront when the shopper slipped in said snow.
In this case, the store owner argued that there is no duty to remove snow for business invitees. In response, the shopper argued that the store owner had a policy to remove snow and ice and failed to adhere to the store’s policy. The appellate court agreed with the store owner.
In support of its decision in favor of the store owner, the appellate court explained that the store owner did not cause this accumulation of snow and ice to form, it accumulated naturally. The appellate court further explained that a policy to remove snow and ice does not necessarily create a duty to do so.
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Authors: Matthew John Markling and the McGown & Markling Team.
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