Gaffron v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Johnson, Judge.

Audrey Gaffron sued Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (“MARTA”) for damages sustained when she was struck by a MARTA bus while attempting to cross a street in Atlanta. A jury awarded Gaffron $20,000. Gaffron appeals, alleging that errors committed by the trial court resulted in a low verdict. For reasons which follow, we reverse.

The evidence at trial showed that the incident occurred at the intersection of 15th Street and West Peachtree Street. At this intersection, 15th Street is a four-lane road with two lanes for eastbound traffic and two lanes for westbound…