Claiming she was knocked out by a grocery store door, a Calgary woman is seeking in excess of $1 million in damages.
A statement of claim filed on behalf of Carol Rontynen says she was injured Jan. 14, 2012, while exiting a Shawville Blvd. S.W. Safeway store.
The document, a copy of which was obtained Wednesday by the Sun, says Rontynen was leaving the store “when the doors struck (her) in the head on two occasions.”
The incident caused Rontynen multiple injuries and required her to get a CT scan at Rockyview hospital, it says.
“She was knocked to the floor and was rendered unconscious, thereby causing serious personal injuries,” the claim states.
She suffered a closed head injury along with other wounds, including multiple contusions, abrasions and lacerations to the head and a spinal injury.
The claim says Rontynen was out cold “for an undetermined period of time.”
The woman continues to experience symptoms from the incident including dizziness, ringing in the ears and sleep disruption along with pain and stiffness to her entire spine.
Among the damages sought is $300,000 for prospective loss of income and another $350,000 future cost of care.
The lawsuit also seeks damages for the province for past and future health care services of an estimated $50,000.
It says Safeway was negligent in not ensuring the doors were properly inspected and maintained and for “failing to ensure customers could enter and exit the ... premises in safety.”
A statement of defence to the unproven allegations has not been filed
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