Freeman v. Ernst & Young

TERNUS, Justice.

This appeal arises out of a negligence action brought by the purchaser of a video rental business against the employer of the accountant who advised her concerning the purchase. The district court found that both the accountant and the seller, a released party, were negligent. Fault was apportioned between them and judgment entered against the defendant for its proportionate share of the damages.

The buyer appeals from the finding of the district court that the seller was at fault. Defendant cross-appeals the court’s calculation of damages. We reverse and remand on the appeal…