Groen v. Tri-O-Inc.

OAKS, Justice:

This is an action for personal injury and property damage sustained in a helicopter crash. Judgment was entered on a special verdict for the defendant. On appeal, plaintiffs contend that (1) the verdict of no negligence was not supported by the evidence, (2) the jury was guilty of misconduct, and (3) the district court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on implied and express warranties of fitness.

Defendant Tri-O-Inc. (Tri-O) is an electrical contractor. At the time of the accident, it had a contract to erect electrical towers and string power line in Colorado. It was…