Campbell v. Burns

A jury awarded $135,000 to Jeff Burns, a pedestrian involved in a collision with a motor vehicle driven by Rena S. Campbell, for personal injuries sustained in the motor vehicle-pedestrian collision. The case went to the jury with instructions on negligence, contributory negligence, and subsequent negligence. Ms. Campbell appeals. We affirm.

The two issues presented for review are:

1) Was there any evidence requiring an instruction on subsequent negligence?

2) Does the evidence clearly indicate that the jury verdict was wrong and unjust?

Subsequent negligence can be the basis of a recovery under…