Ziegler v. Wendel Poultry Services, Inc.

The parties have raised numerous propositions of law, which are set forth in their entirety in the appendix to this opinion. We will consider the issues raised by subject matter. We find that two of Ziegler’s and Wendel’s arguments have merit, and we therefore reverse the decision of the court of appeals.

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Assured Clear Distance

Wendel and Ziegler both contend that the appellate court erred in holding that Wynford was entitled to a directed verdict on the basis that Hummel was negligent per se because he violated R.C. 4511.21(A), the assured-clear-distance statute. They argue that this…