Klemetsen v. H & R Block, Inc.

KLIEBERT, Judge.

Plaintiff, Anita Klemetsen, sued defendant, H & R Block, Inc., in strict liability and negligence for personal injuries sustained when she fell at an office leased and furnished by defendant, following a class on income tax preparation taught by employees of defendant. The trial court dismissed plaintiff’s strict liability claim via a directed verdict and the question of negligence went to the jury. The jury found defendant 60% at fault, plaintiff 40% at fault, and assessed total damages at $111,-300.00. Defendant perfected a suspensive *560appeal, contesting the jury’s assessment…