German v. Swanson

This is an appeal from a jury verdict in a personal injury action. Ann German, temporary guardian for Elizabeth D. Pittman, alleged at trial that Keith Swanson was negligent in striking Pittman, a pedestrian, with his automobile. The jury returned a verdict for Swanson. German appeals and Swanson cross-appeals, each claiming that the trial court should have directed a verdict in his or her favor. We affirm.

Pittman was struck by Swanson’s vehicle on the afternoon of January 24, 1991, as she crossed Farnam Street in the middle of the block between Turner Boulevard and 30th Street in Omaha. At…