Foster v. Town of Mamou

SAUNDERS, Judge.

In this tort suit, defendant, Town of Mamou, appeals a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Sharon Foster (Foster), finding the Town of Mamou (the Town) liable under both negligence and strict liability and awarding plaintiff $150,000.00, subject to a reduction'of a comparative fault finding of 50%. Plaintiff answers the appeal, objecting to the finding of comparative fault. We affirm, as amended.

FACTS

While walking through an alley at approximately 7:00 p.m. on October 28, 1989, Sharon Foster stumbled into an unmarked trench. Foster broke her heel bone and ultimately developed…