GREEN BY FRITZ v. Jackson

Plaintiffs sued A.C.A. Management Services Company, a division of the Amoco Oil Company (Amoco), Edgar Jackson, and Wells Fargo Guard Services, Inc., for injuries suffered by Brian Green on the premises of an Amoco service station. The court entered a directed verdict as to certain claims against Amoco. As to the remaining count, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Amoco. The jury found against Jackson and Wells Fargo and awarded the plaintiff $3.2 million in damages. However, the jury reduced the award by 75% as the result of Brian Green’s comparative negligence. On appeal, plaintiffs…