Hatfield v. Gracen

This is an action for damages in which plaintiff seeks recovery for personal injuries and property damages as well as punitive damages. Plaintiffs complaint alleged that the defendant James Gracen recklessly discharged a firearm which injured plaintiff and damaged his vehicle. 1 In a separate count, plaintiff also alleged that the defendant was negligent "in discharging his firearm in close proximity to and in the direction of the person of plaintiff.” The jury returned a general verdict for defendants, and plaintiff appealed from the judgment entered thereon. We affirm.

Because of the jury…