Smith v. International Catering North, Inc.

OPINION

KENNETH M. ROMINES, Judge.

Ellen Smith (Smith) brought a personal injury claim against International Catering North, Inc. (International), after she slipped and fell on International’s premises.1 The case was tried to a jury, and submitted on comparative fault. The jury returned a verdict, signed by nine jurors, which apportioned 75% liability to Smith and 25% to International, and awarded $90,000 damages. Smith’s attorney requested a poll of the jury. The Court *277asked each juror: "... is the verdict I have just read your verdict in this cause?” Eight jurors replied “Yes,” and four…