Russell v. Stricker

INTRODUCTION

Kevin D. Russell brought a negligence action against Brant Strieker and Lee Swires (collectively defendants) for injuries Russell sustained as a passenger in Strieker’s truck when Strieker engaged in a speed contest with Swires. The jury found Russell 36 percent negligent, Strieker 47 percent negligent, and Swires 17 percent negligent. Russell was awarded $17,330, which was 64 percent of the $27,077 total award. The court granted Strieker’s motion for a credit against the judgment and reduced Russell’s judgment by $5,000. Russell appealed. We moved this case to our docket pursuant…