Chiappetta v. Bahr

Hank Chiappetta’s car was hit by a driver attempting to elude police officers. Claiming injuries due to negligence, Mr. Chiappetta sued the driver who hit him, the officers pursuing the driver, and the City of Spokane. Trial was before a jury. During jury deliberations, various jurors allegedly made comments that indicated bias, that violated the jury instructions, and that injected evidence not elicited at trial. Mr. Chiappetta appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for a new trial. We find that the admissible portions of Mr. Chiappetta’s evidence do not support a claim of juror…