McConnell v. Budget Inns of America

James D. Sweeney, Judge.

Defendants-appellants Brookpark Motor Lodge, Inc., d.b.a. Budget Inns of America (“Budget”), and G & L Management Company appeal from the jury verdict in the amount of $503,700 against both defendants jointly, in favor of plaintiffs-appellees Gerald McConnell (“McConnell”) and Canada’s Ontario Workmen’s Compensation Board (“board”). For the reasons adduced below, we reverse and remand the matter.

A review of the voluminous record on appeal indicates that plaintiff registered as a guest at the Budget Inn located on Brookpark Road on March 31, 1992. While in his room,…