Maletich v. Zemaiduk

After trial of this negligence action by jury, plaintiff was found to have damages of $50,000, was found 50% comparatively negligent, and was awarded $25,000. The trial court denied defendants’ motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. Defendants appeal as of right.

This action arose as a result of an electrical shock plaintiff received while using two microwave ovens supplied by defendants. The ovens were part of a concession stand being operated by the Hills-dale VFW Post during a weekend Fourth of July celebration at a local fairgrounds.

When the defendant Ellen…