Blevins v. Inland Steel Co.

Plaintiff, James Blevins, brought an action for damages against Inland Steel Company for injuries he sustained on Inland Steel’s property when he stepped into a large pothole. After trial, the jury returned a verdict in his favor for $15,555, specifically finding that Blevins was not negligent with respect to his injury. He appeals on the ground that the jury’s verdict was manifestly inadequate in that it was for a lesser sum than that established by his medical expenses and lost wages. Inland Steel cross-appeals, arguing that its motion for directed verdict should have been granted because…