Burton v. Bridwell

OPINION

BAKER, Chief Judge.

Appellant-plaintiff Tracie L. Burton (Tracie) appeals a jury verdiet in her favor, claiming that the jury's determination that she was 50% at fault in an auto accident while riding as a passenger in a vehicle that her husband was driving was contrary to law. Tracie also contends that the damage award was inadequate because she was not compensated for all of the medical expenses that she incurred as a result of the accident.

We conclude that the jury erroneously attributed 50% fault to Tracie. However, the error was harmless, as the jury's gross damage award was less…