Louisiana Court of Appeal March 30, 1999, No. 98-CA-1216 (Castille v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)

pGOTHARD, Judge.

Plaintiff, Jerlean Castille, filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-mart) for injuries sustained when her arm became entangled in an exit door. After a trial on the merits, the court rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff in the total amount of $28,456.90. Wal-Mart appeals. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

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