Ripka v. Mehus

OPINION

WOZNIAK, Judge.

Plaintiff June Ripka was injured in an automobile accident on August 20, 1982. She brought this action against the driver of the other car, Marie Mehus. By special verdict, the jury found that defendant was 83% negligent, that plaintiff was 17% negligent, and that plaintiff had suffered damages in the amount of $64,000. Defendant’s post-trial motion for a remittitur in the amount of $30,000 or, in the alternative, a new trial, was denied. Judgment in the amount of $53,120 (83% of $64,000) was entered against defendant. Defendant appeals from the judgment. We affirm.

FACTS

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