Fofar v. Williamson County Airport Authority

Plaintiff, Lola Ann Fofar, was injured in a fall on ice and snow in a parking lot operated by defendant, Williamson County Airport Authority. After a jury trial in the circuit court of Williamson County, plaintiff’s damages were assessed at $10,000 and her contributory negligence was assessed at 50%, resulting in a net award of $5,000. Plaintiff moved for a new trial, alleging, inter alia, the existence of newly discovered evidence. The trial court granted the motion on that basis, and defendant appeals. There is no cross-appeal.

The pertinent facts are as follows: Ms. Fofar fell at about 3…