Thomas v. Bickler

¶ 1. Lesley Thomas (n/k/a Lesley Coulter) appeals from the circuit court judgment, following a jury trial in her negligence action. She contends that the circuit court erred in concluding that Oconomowoc Lake Club and Bartolotta Fireworks Company were not jointly and severally liable for her damages. She argues that because she was free of any negligence, the 1995 amendment to the comparative negligence statute, Wis. Stat. § 895.045(1) (1999-2000), 2 modifying joint and several liability, does not apply. We disagree and, therefore, affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

¶ 2. The relevant facts are undisputed.…