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Originally Posted by rwest
I read that very few if any icy winter falls win in court unless you can prove another condition like they had a pipe leaking into the lot that froze, otherwise it is considered an act of God. Just not practical or even possible to keep parking lots clear of ice in the winter.
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I feel for the OP's mother and hopes she recovers fully... And what follows is not meant as a criticism of her circumstances, of which I am not aware (you might have a case, no idea)...
But as an aside, how on earth can someone be expected run a business if they are expected to go out and de-ice their parking lot every few hours in freezing conditions to avoid litigation. I can see it in a case of negligence like a leaky pipe (and then again only if they were aware of it and did nothing) but if not, what a crazy world this is! So if one slipped on ice on a sidewalk, one could sue the city for not sweeping the floor in front of their feet like an olympic curling team? Everything is always someone else's fault nowadays... No wonder insurance is so expensive ! Note to self: if you start a business, don't provide parking, let people park on the street.