First District Affirms Summary Judgment Due to Lack of Notice; Rules No Legal Duty Owed Based on the Defendant Business Owner’s Internal Safety Policy

In the recent case of Tafoya-Cruz v. Temperance Beer Company, the Illinois Appellate Court First District upheld a summary judgment favoring a brewery in a slip-and-fall claim. This decision sheds light on the critical concept of constructive notice in premises liability cases and clarifies that a defendant’s internal safety policies do not automatically create a legal duty. With compelling testimony and a thorough analysis, the court emphasized the importance of establishing a time period for hazardous conditions. Discover how this ruling impacts future premises liability claims and the strategies for defense counsel in similar cases.