Buff v. South Carolina Department of Transportation

HEARN, Judge:

Respondents Gary Buff and Southeastern Freight Lines (Southeastern) brought this negligence action against Bobby Carter and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) arising out of an automobile wreck between Buff and Carter. At trial, the jury found Carter ninety percent at fault and DOT ten percent at fault, and awarded damages to Buff and Southeastern. DOT appeals, arguing the trial court should have granted its motions for directed verdict, JNOV, and a new trial. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

Buff, an employee of Southeastern,…