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Wet Entrance, Open Door: Why the Ruling Against a Supermarket Is More Than a Damages Case

The Palma Supermarket Slip Case Explained

A Palma court awarded damages after a customer slipped at a wet supermarket entrance during heavy rain.

Published: April 22, 2026
Wet Entrance, Open Door: Why the Ruling Against a Supermarket Is More Than a Damages Case

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What happened in the Palma supermarket slip case?

The case involved a supermarket in Palma during heavy rain and wind in February 2021. Water flowed into the entrance, staff dried the area by hand, but there was no warning sign and the door stayed open, leading to a customer’s fall. The provincial court ordered the chain to pay €12,000 in damages.

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