Stromberg-Carlson v. Jackson

SHARP, Judge.

Stromberg-Carlson appeals from an order denying its motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative, motion for new trial, and a final judgment in a tort action which awarded Jackson and her husband $185,000.00 and $5,000.00 in damages, respectively. Appellant raises a number of points. However, we find its contention that the trial court erred in refusing to allow Stromberg-Carl-son to assert the affirmative defense of workers’ compensation tort immunity determinative and we reverse.

Appellee, Lee Ann Jackson, was injured in an automobile accident on a…