In Arizona, businesses have a legal obligation to keep their premises safe for customers. If a store employee notices a spill and fails to address it promptly, resulting in a customer’s injury, the store can be held liable for negligence.
In the case of Libretti v. QuikTrip, a customer slipped on ice cream spilled by another patron. Surveillance footage showed that a store employee saw the spill but did not clean it up before the customer fell. The Arizona Court of Appeals reversed the summary judgment, indicating that the store could be held liable for not addressing the hazard promptly. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-division-one-unpublished/2024/1-ca-cv-23-0762.html?utm_source=openai))
Under Arizona law, businesses must maintain reasonably safe premises. This duty includes promptly addressing known hazards. If a store employee is aware of a spill and does not take immediate action to clean it or warn customers, the store may be found negligent. This negligence can make the store liable for any injuries resulting from the hazard.
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the injury (A.R.S. § 12-542). It’s crucial to act within this timeframe to preserve your right to seek compensation.
If you’ve been injured due to a store’s negligence, it’s important to consult with experienced personal injury attorneys. At Hirsch Talcott, we have a proven track record of recovering over $100 million for our clients. Our team, including attorney Jack Hirsch, a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, and attorney Chelsie Talcott, a former Maricopa County Deputy Public Defender, is dedicated to advocating for your rights. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no fees unless we win your case. Learn more about our fee structure here.
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