Griffis v. Lazarovich

TYSON, Judge.

Katrina Letress Griffis (“Griffis”) appeals from judgment entered after a jury’s verdict and order denying her motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and motion for new trial. The jury found that Griffis was not injured by the negligence of Patricia Joyce Lazarovich (“Lazarovich”) or Cassandra Michelle Leak (“Leak”). We find no error and affirm the trial court’s order denying Griffis’s motions.

I. Background

On 2 December 2000, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Griffis was riding as a “guest passenger” in a vehicle owned and operated by Leak, Griffis’s cousin and friend. Both…