Morse v. Antonellis

Following trial, a jury found that Kelle Antonellis did not negligently cause an automobile accident. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that Antonellis was negligent as a matter of law. We disagree.

Antonellis was eastbound on a four lane street, traveling in the inside lane. She planned on turning left onto Perry Street, so she stopped at the intersection. A pickup truck was stopped in the inside lane opposite Antonellis, signaling to also turn left. Antonellis said she did not see any cars in the opposing curb lane, so she slowly initiated her left turn. But M’Liss Morse was traveling…