Legal Opinion
Lambert v. General Motors
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 18, 1998No. E018260PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
GAUT, J.—
1. Introduction
Defendant General Motors (General Motors) appeals from a judgment against it after a jury trial and from an order denying its motions for new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Plaintiff Robbie Lambert (plaintiff) was injured in an accident which occurred while he was driving a 1985 Chevrolet Blazer manufactured by General Motors. Because the jury rendered an inconsistent verdict, we reverse.
2. Facts
After midnight on July 30, 1990, plaintiff was returning home from a camping trip at Lake Havasu. Plaintiff was driving a 1985 Chevrolet Blazer west on…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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- Mesecher v. County of San DiegoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1992
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