Sulkosky v. Brisebois

Amelia Sulkosky appeals a verdict in a personal injury action in favor of the defendant, Dorothy Brisebois. She assigns error to the trial court's jury instruction that defined a pedestrian's duty of care when crossing a street other than at a crosswalk. We find no error and affirm.

On the evening of April 1, 1984, Dorothy Brisebois parked her car in a parking zone on Meridian, a one-way street in Puyallup. The parking space was directly in front of the Showman's Club, where Brisebois played Bingo. A stoplight and a crosswalk were located somewhat south of Brisebois's vehicle at the…