Peterson v. Chichester

In this personal injury case, plaintiff asks that we reverse and remand for a new trial on the grounds that the jury verdict was compromised and that a post-judgment interview with the foreperson of the jury was improper. Plaintiff also seeks a reversal of the order denying her costs. We affirm.

I

Plaintiff was injured when defendant collided with her on a ski trail at a commercial ski resort. At trial, the jury concluded defendant was 51% negligent and plaintiff 49% negligent. Finding that plaintiff suffered total damages of $18,388, the jury awarded her $9,377 based on comparative negligence.

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