Peralta
Peralta v. Vons Cos.
Opinion
lead Opinion
Johnson, J.
*214 *1032 This appeal arises from a slip and fall accident at a Vons grocery store. Rose and Raul Peralta 1 (collectively, Peraltas) argue the trial court improperly entered summary judgment for The Vons Companies, Inc. (Vons), as there were triable issues of material fact that should have been decided by a jury. Vons argues there is no admissible evidence showing Vons breached its duty of care, or that any act or omission on their part caused Rose's injuries. As we conclude appellant has failed to establish the existence of any issues of material fact, we affirm.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY
On the morning of February 2, 2014, Rose entered a Vons grocery story to purchase some bread. An employee informed Rose that the bread was baking and would be ready in approximately five to 10 minutes. Rose picked up a box of pastries and returned to the bakery after 10 minutes had passed. As she was approaching the employee entrance where she was told to pick up the fresh bread, Rose's left foot slid and she fell to the ground. Rose's pastries fell to the ground as well. Rose did not see anything on the floor prior to or after the fall, but stated in her deposition testimony that she…