Bitter v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Russell Bittner appeals from a judgment dismissing his complaint against three defendants we refer to as "Honda." Bittner brought this action to recover damages for injuries he suffered in 1988 when his Honda all-terrain vehicle (ATV) overturned. The verdict was adverse to him. He requests a new trial on grounds that the same five-sixths of the jurors did not agree on all questions, prejudicial juror misconduct occurred, the trial court improperly admitted "comparative risk" testimony, the jury's apportionment of negligence and the damage award must be set aside, and the interests of justice…