Utica Mutual Insurance v. Precision Mechanical Services, Inc.

Opinion

HENNESSY, J.

In this negligence action, the defendant, Precision Mechanical Services, Inc., appeals from the judgment of the trial court, rendered after a trial to the court, in favor of the plaintiff, Utica Mutual Insurance Company. The court found that the defendant was negligent and awarded the plaintiff damages in the amount of $664,373.02, plus interest at 6 percent from July 9, 1997, when the plaintiff received a subrogation receipt. On appeal, the defendant claims that the court improperly (1) concluded that the plaintiff established the applicable standard of care in the absence…