Gray v. Bellsouth Telecommunication, Inc.

GRIFFIS, J., for the Court.

¶ 1. Monte R. Gray appeals the circuit court’s grant of a directed verdict in favor of BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. (“BellSouth”) in a negligence action. Gray argues that the circuit court erred by granting the directed verdict based on Gray’s failure to make a prima facie showing of negligence via the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. We find no error and affirm.

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¶ 2. On March 8, 2002, Gray was driving southbound on Gloster Street in Tupelo, Mississippi. James M. Young was driving his vehicle directly behind Gray. A telephone wire owned by BellSouth was…