Merchandise falls off a shelf or a display and lands on a shopper more often than most people expect, and the injuries run from bruises to skull fractures, spinal damage and, occasionally, death. Florida treats these as ordinary negligence claims against the store, which is a different and lighter burden...
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Falling Merchandise Injuries in Florida Stores: Proving Retailer Negligence
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