Kimball v. Otis Elevator Co.

Schultheis, A.C.J.

Allison Kimball claims she hurt her back when she stepped out of an elevator—manufactured, installed and maintained by Otis Elevator Company—that had stopped about six inches above floor level. After a jury found the elevator was neither negligently designed nor negligently maintained, the court entered judgment in favor of Otis. Ms. Kimball contends the court (1) should not have limited evidence of misleveling solely to the injury-causing elevator, which was one in a group of five identical elevators; (2) should not have admitted a deposition that did not comply with CR…