Gulf Shores Marine Industries, Inc. v. Eastburn

YATES, Judge.

Nancy J. Eastburn brought negligence claims against Gulf Shores Marine Industries, Inc. (“Gulf Shores”), and The Marine Group, Inc. (“Marine”), seeking to recover damages for personal injuries, lost wages, and future medical expenses. The trial court, upon stipulation by the parties, dismissed with prejudice Eastburn’s claim against Marine. A jury heard the evidence on the claim against Gulf Shores and returned a verdict in favor of Eastburn in the amount of $40,000; Gulf Shores appeals.

*231Eastburn is a self-employed boat detailer, performing the tasks of cleaning, waxing,…