Nania v. Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co.

Shields, A.C.J.

The jury found Pacific Northwest Bell's (PNB) negligence was the proximate cause of Debbie Nania's injury. The jury also found both the City of Spokane and Ms. Nania negligent but determined their negligence was not a proximate cause of the injury. From judgment entered on a unanimous verdict, PNB appeals. We affirm.

The jury returned its verdict on a special verdict form as follows:

First page:

We, the jury, make the following answers to the questions submitted by the Court:

1. Was there negligence by Pacific Northwest Bell?

ANSWER: Yes x No_

2. Was the negligence of Pacific…