Lane v. Coe College

STREIT, Presiding Judge.

Jennifer Lane appeals from the trial court’s denial of her motion for new trial. Because we find the trial court should have submitted a jury instruction explaining non-delegable duties, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

I.Background Proceedings & Facts.

Marriott Corporation had a contract to provide food service for Coe College students. The plaintiff, Jennifer Lane, was employed by Marriott Corporation. A steam kettle maintained by Coe College spilled boiling water on Lane’s legs. Lane alleged the steam kettle had a faulty latching mechanism. She sued'Coe College…