Corbitt v. Ringley-Crockett, Inc.

NEARN, Judge.

This is a defendants’ appeal from an adverse jury verdict.

Plaintiff, James J. Corbitt, a minor 17 years of age at the time of his injuries, attended the James Brown “rock” or “soul” performance at the Civic Coliseum on October 3, 1970, in Knoxville, Tennessee. While so attending, it became necessary that plaintiff use the restroom facilities at the Coliseum. Plaintiff was beaten and robbed after entering the men’s restroom.

Suit was filed by Maurice Corbitt, father and next friend of James J. Corbitt, for his son’s personal injuries and for medical expenses incurred by the father.…