Rosa Lopez v. James Construction

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

James Construction, L.L.C. (“James”) appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding James 40% responsible for a traffic accident in a construction zone. James, a contractor, performed highway construction work for the State of Arkansas. James argues that the acquired-immunity doctrine shielded the company from liability and that the district court 1 therefore erred in denying its motion for judgment as a matter of law or, in the alternative, a new trial. We affirm.

I. Background

James contracted with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (“AHTD”) to…