Lyman v. Bavar Company, Inc.

In this action, plaintiff sought to recover damages from defendants Brower and Melchert on a negligence theory and from defendant Bavar Company, Inc., pursuant to the dram-shop act, MCL 436.22; MSA 18.993. After a jury trial, a verdict for plaintiff was returned in the amount of $375,000 against all three defendants. Plaintiff’s recovery against defendants Brower and Melchert was reduced by 10% for plaintiff’s comparative negligence. Defendant Bavar Company appeals as of right.

Bavar Company argues that the verdict against it should have been reduced by 10% for plaintiff’s comparative…