Bussey v. E.S.C. Restaurants, Inc.

LEMONS, Justice.

In this appeal, we consider whether there was sufficient evidence to support a jury verdict for the plaintiff upon her cause of action for negligence and implied breach of warranty and whether the trial court erred in setting aside the jury's verdict.

I. Facts and Proceedings Below

Susie Carol Bussey ("Bussey") became acutely ill after eating beef tips at a Golden Corral restaurant. She filed a Motion for Judgment against E.S.C. Restaurants, Inc., t/a Golden Corral ("Golden Corral"), claiming negligence and breach of implied warranty. The evidence at the jury trial consisted of…