Charles Schoonover v. National Cable Communications Corporation, a Foreign Corporation

National Cable Communications Corporation (NCC) appeals from an order entered in the United States District Court 1 for the Eastern District of Arkansas denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or new trial. This case is a result of a December 2, 1982 auto accident in which a truck driven by Joe Ferrell struck from the rear a car driven by Charles Schoonover. Schoonover brought this negligence action against NCC on the theory of respondeat superior. The jury returned a verdict for Schoonover in the amount of $43,500.00 compensation for his injuries as well as interest and…