Hurlbut v. Conoco, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

This is an appeal from a jury verdict in a personal injury action in favor of plaintiff, David Hurlbut, against his employer, J & J Metal Products Company (J & J), and Conoco, Inc., for injuries suffered as a result of an explosion at the J & J plant. The jury unanimously awarded Hurlbut $14,613,553 and apportioned fault 85% against Conoco, 15% against J & J, and 0% against the other parties. Judgment was entered against Conoco and in favor of Hurlbut in the amount of $12,421,520 (85% of the jury verdict). Conoco appeals, claiming the trial…