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

Liability for Slips at a Mallorca Supermarket Entrance

A Palma court ruled a supermarket liable after a customer slipped at a wet 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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Can a supermarket in Mallorca be liable if someone slips at the entrance during heavy rain?

Yes. A court in Palma found that a supermarket chain was responsible after a customer slipped on a wet floor during stormy weather because the safety precautions at the entrance were not enough. The case shows that shops in Mallorca must do more than place a mat on the floor when rain creates a clear slipping risk.

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