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Kroger shopper claims ‘dimly lit’ Christmas tree cut his leg, sues grocer for $1 million

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HOUSTON – A “dimly lit” Christmas tree display at a Kroger was not an “open and obvious” danger to Ronald Siegel, who claims an “errant branch” lacerated his leg last November.

Seeking up to $1 million in damages, Siegel filed suit against Kroger Texas on July 28 in Harris County District Court.

According to his lawsuit, on Nov. 22, 2019, Siegel was shopping at a Kroger. As he entered the grocery store, “he lacerated his leg on an errant branch of a Christmas tree displayed in a set.”

“The display was dimly lit,” the suit states. “The danger was not open and obvious to Siegel.”

Siegel claims he “suffered serious injuries” as a result of Kroger’s alleged negligence, specifically the store’s failure to warn him and to make the “dangerous conditions” safe.

The “dangerous conditions” include:

  • Erecting Christmas trees close together;
  • Dimly lighting the area around the trees;
  • Putting the trees near the store’s entrance; and
  • Failing to inspect the trees for protruding branches.
Siegel is suing for his alleged past and future medical expenses, pain, mental anguish, disfigurement and lost wages.

Clive Markland, attorney for Roberts Markland in Houston, represents him.

Case No. 2020-44610

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