Thomas v. Panco Mgmt. of Md.
Annotate this CasePetitioner Mary Thomas slipped and fell on black ice that occurred in the premises of her apartment complex. Thomas filed a negligence action against the owner of the apartment complex and the apartment management company (collectively, Respondents). The circuit court granted summary judgment for Respondents based on Petitioner's alleged assumption of the risk. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that the trial judge erred by ruling, as a matter of law, that Petitioner assumed the risk. The issue of Petitioner's assumption of the risk, including her knowledge of the risk of slipping on black ice, and the voluntariness of her conduct in using the front steps as she exited her apartment building, were questions of fact to be resolved by the jury.
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