METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY v. MORRIS Et Al.

Miller, Judge.

Kimberly Morris and Marlon Hatchett filed a personal injury suit against the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (“MARTA”), alleging that it was vicariously liable for the negligence of an unidentified MARTA bus driver who struck their vehicle. Following a trial, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs. MARTA appeals, contending that (1) the trial court erred in denying its motion for directed verdict, (2) the trial court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on the plaintiffs’ negligence, and (3) the jury was not authorized to award attorney fees. For the…