Jennings v. Thompson

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BERYL A. HOWELL, District Judge.

Plaintiff Andre Jennings sued the defendant Brenda Thompson for negligence, following the plaintiffs fall, on September 1, 2008, from a balcony at premises owned by the defendant. The Court initially held a jury trial in this case in April 2011, which resulted in a hung jury. The Court then held a second trial in this case in July 2011, which resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff now moves for a new trial. For the reasons explained below, the motion is denied.

I. BACKGROUND

The defendant purchased a townhouse, on June 14, 2006,…