Newbrough v. Lockwood Dairy

This action was brought by plaintiff Deborah Newbrough against defendant Lockwood Dairy for personal injuries resulting from an auto accident. After a jury trial, plaintiff was awarded $48,500 in damages, which award was then reduced by 40% for plaintiff’s contributory negligence. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

At 2 p.m., November 17, 1988, plaintiff was driving southbound on a four-lane highway near a mall. She was lost and looking for street signs. Plaintiff stopped at the red light at an intersection. Defendant Frank Moeller, who was driving the Lockwood Dairy truck, pulled up behind…