Dapp v. Larson

659 N.Y.S.2d 130 (1997)

Facts

While visiting D in her capacity as a home health aide, P sustained injuries when she fell down the front steps of D's residence. Upon landing at the bottom of the stairs, P noticed that the brown plastic doormat that had been on the porch was laying on the bottom step and the sidewalk. P sued D and D moved for summary judgment, and it was granted. P appealed.