McPherson v. Schlemmer

Two of Mr. McPherson’s Salers breeder cows were killed when they wandered onto a highway from their pasture on the Schlemmers’ property. Mr. McPherson prevailed in this negligence action against the Schlemmers after a jury trial in the Twentieth Judicial District, Lake County. He appeals two of the District Court’s rulings on damages. We reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err by denying Mr. McPherson’s motion for a new trial on the issue of damages for lost profits from his embryo production business as a result of the deaths of his two exotic…