Francisco v. Manson, Jackson & Kane, Inc

Per Curian.

Plaintiff’s ten-year-old son, Todd Gerald Francisco, died as the result of injuries suffered in a fall from a three-meter diving stand at the Kuehn-Haven Middle School in Montrose, Michigan. Defendant was the architectural firm that designed the swimming facility at the school. In this action for architectural malpractice, a verdict for plaintiff was returned after a jury trial. Plaintiff’s damages were assessed at $980,328, but were reduced by 15% to reflect comparative negligence. A judgment was entered for plaintiff for $788,278.80 plus interest, and defendant’ appeals as of…