Fechner v. Case

TIMM, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] When Paul Case (Case) stopped his Lincoln Town Car in the middle of a Rapid City intersection, blocking the path of Benjamin Fechner’s (Fechner) Suzuki Esteem, Fechner slammed on the brakes. His Esteem skidded twenty feet, coming to a halt just short of the Town Car’s passenger side. Neither vehicle was damaged.

[¶ 2.] Fechner sued Case claiming personal injury and related damages. Case admitted negligence, but denied causing Fechner injury. The jury returned a verdict for Case. Fechner appeals. We affirm.

[¶ 3.] Fechner contends the trial court abused its discretion…