I recently moved from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which is known for its harsh, icy winters. It’s safe to assume that Michigan law has plenty of previous cases concerning slip and fall cases on icy surfaces. The Supreme Court of Texas recently “granted cert” to hear a case concerning such falls. The question before the court is “Which standard of liability should govern TX slip and falls on icy surfaces?” The Texas Supreme Court has the option of two rules:
The Massachusetts Rule
“The Massachusetts Rule generally requires the pedestrian to look out for his own safety while walking on ice.”
The Connecticut Rule
“The Connecticut Rule places the burden on the premises owner to clear ice and snow from the property.”
Scott and White Hospital Memorial Hospital v. Fair (Petition for Review)PDF
Whichever way the court decides, I swore by this product in icy conditions.
I wonder if I’ll be able to snowboard in Texas anytime soon…
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