A Gauteng court dismisses a R1 million damages claim brought against Makro Alberton after an elderly shopper falls outside the store. The court rules the claimant fails to prove that laminated paper was the cause of his fall, and therefore the claim is not established.
The case focuses on causation and evidence regarding the alleged hazard outside the store premises. Based on the court’s findings, the proof presented does not link the fall directly to the laminated paper, leading to the dismissal of the claim.
The decision reflects how courts assess liability in incidents involving store surroundings, particularly where disputes exist over what caused the fall and whether the claimant can substantiate the alleged defect or risk. The outcome means Makro faces no damages liability under the dismissed claim.
