Lane v. GILBERT CONST. CO., LTD.

In this premises liability action, a jury found for Respondent Ronnie Lane (Lane) in the amount of $75,000. The trial court then granted Lane’s motion for a new trial absolute, which ruling Gilbert now challenges on appeal. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Gilbert Construction Company LTD (Gilbert) entered into an agreement to renovate McLeod Regional Medical Center (Hospital). The renovation included work on a courtyard, accessible by an emergency exit from the building. The superintendent of Gilbert testified that during the demolition/foundation phase of the project six holes for footings were…