Grzesick v. Cepela

In this action alleging negligent operation of a motor vehicle, defendant appeals as of right from a judgment, following a two-day jury trial, awarding plaintiff $200,000 in personal injury damages. The sole issue raised on appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying defendant’s request to instruct the jury on comparative negligence. We affirm.

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Defendant and plaintiff had once been involved in a romantic relationship. On March 23, 1994, there was a physical altercation between the parties that culminated in plaintiff’s being dragged by the automobile defendant was…