Keibler-Thompson Corp. v. Steading

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Keibler-Thompson Corporation appeals from the trial court's denial of its "postjudgment motion for a judgment as a matter of law, motion for a remittitur, and motion for a new trial." Because we conclude that Keibler-Thompson is entitled to a new trial, we reverse and remand.

United States Steel Corporation ("USS") operates a steel plant in Jefferson County. The plant uses a "blast furnace" to make pig iron, which is eventually refined to produce steel.…