Larimore v. Carolina Power & Light

GOOLSBY, Judge:

H.P. Larimore brought this action against Carolina Power & Light (CP & L) and Thad Williams for injuries he received when installing vinyl siding at Williams’ home. Larimore appeals the trial court’s reduction of the verdict for his comparative negligence, the grant of a directed verdict to Williams, and the court’s failure to give a proposed jury charge. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Williams hired Larimore to add vinyl siding to his new home that was under construction. Larimore was instructed to add vinyl siding primarily under the porches and around the eaves,…