Bush v. Oscoda Area Schools

Defendant appeals by right from a December 31, 1979, judgment, entered pursuant to a jury verdict, awarding damages to plaintiffs as a result of injuries sustained by Tracey Ann Fox-worth when a jug of methanol exploded during a physical science class at a school operated by defendant. At the time of the incident, Ms. Fox-worth was 14 years old. The jury placed plaintiffs’ total damages at $295,000. However, the jury also found that Tracey Ann had been 44% negligent under comparative negligence principles. Thus, the trial court entered judgment in the amount of $162,839.60 with interest at 6%…