LUHMANN v. Hoenig

TYSON, Judge.

This case is before this Court on remand from the Supreme Court to consider the remaining issues on appeal from the trial court. Luhmann v. Hoenig, 358 N.C. 529, 597 S.E.2d 763 (2004). Judgment was entered for Eric John Luhmann ("plaintiff") following a jury's verdict and award of $950,000.00 for injuries he sustained in an accident that occurred at a fire scene. A detailed summary of the facts is set forth in our previous opinion, Luhmann v. Hoenig, 161 N.C. App. 452, 588 S.E.2d 550 (2003). Pertinent facts are presented to provide context for the remaining issues.

Plaintiff was…