Miller v. Eaton

KELLY, Judge.

Michelle Lea Miller and her mother Janet Shannon appeal a judgment following a jury verdict in their action against respondent Gregory Lee Eaton for damages sustained in an automobile accident. The jury found in their favor but assessed fifty percent fault for damages under the doctrine of comparative negligence. We affirm.

On February 17, 1984, fifteen year old Michelle Lea Miller (hereinafter Shelly) attended a party at Gruener Ford, a park in St. Francois County. While there, she met and spoke with her two school friends Harley Green and Rick Daniely and also with Gregory, then…