EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing Schnuck Markets after she allegedly slipped and fell at the Granite City store.
Kim Gower Filed a lawsuit on Feb. 10 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Schuck Markets, Inc., for negligence.
According to the lawsuit, Gower was a customer at the Granite City Schnuck Markets on Feb. 12, 2021, when she allegedly slipped and fell on water that had accumulated on the floor. She claims the defendant should have known the floor was not reasonably safe for shoppers. Gower also claims the defendant negligently and carelessly failed to remove or warn of water accumulation and possible dangerous conditions.
Gower claims she was caused to suffer serious and permanent injuries, partial disability, pain, lost wages and medical expenses.
Gower seeks a sum in excess of $50,000, plus reasonable compensation for injuries, damages and court costs. She is represented by Nicholas B. Carter of St. Louis.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 22-LA-000183