Golonka v. General Motors Corp.

OPINION

TIMMER, Presiding Judge.

¶ 1 The family of Ruth Golonka initiated this products liability case against General Motors Corporation (“GM”) after Mrs. Golonka was tragically killed when her idling GM truck shifted into reverse and struck her as she stood behind the truck. A jury found GM at fault for negligence and strict liability information defect, and awarded compensatory and punitive damages. GM appeals from the subsequent judgment, arguing that the court erred by denying GM’s motions for judgment as a matter of law and for a new trial, and by making certain evidentiary rulings.

¶ 2 To…