Shaver v. Carpenter

NORTHCUTT, Judge.

This case stems from the collision between a motorcycle and a car in an intersection. Max Carpenter was driving the motorcycle, and his wife Rebecca was riding on the back. The Carpenters were proceeding straight through the intersection from the west. Robert Shaver drove his car into the intersection from the east and was attempting to make a left turn. The motorcycle hit the car and both of the Carpenters were injured. They sued Shaver for their damages flowing from his alleged negligence.

At trial, the jury awarded damages to the Carpenters and found that Shaver was 95% at…