Griffin v. State

Gernon, J.:

Following an adverse jury verdict, the State of Kansas appeals from the trial court’s denial of its motions for summary judgment and dismissal. We affirm.

This case was filed as a damage action against the State of Kansas and the Kansas Department of Revenue. A trial resulted in ‘a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Kenneth D. Griffin, against the State of Kansas. The jury assessed total damages of $7,000 and apportioned fault as follows: Griffin, 20%; Officer Rivera, 15%; and the State of Kansas, 65%.

The facts are not in dispute. In April of 1988, there were at least two…