Baddou v. Hall

BARNETT, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] Abdelaziz Baddou (Baddou) filed suit against Carla Jean Hall (Hall) alleging negligence arising out of an accident in which Hall’s vehicle struck the rear end of Baddou’s vehicle. The case was tried to a jury which found no negligence. Baddou appeals from an order denying his motion for judgment as a matter of law and his motion for new trial. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2.] On January 21, 2004, Baddou was driving south on Elm Street in Rapid City, South Dakota. Elm Street is a two lane road with no turn lanes. Baddou activated his left turn signal…