By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 1, 2013//
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Civil
Torts — causation
James Peterson appeals an order denying his motions after verdict and dismissing his complaint against Aarin McLaughlin and McLaughlin’s insurer, American Family Mutual Insurance Company. A jury found McLaughlin negligent with respect to a motor vehicle accident that injured Peterson, but it concluded McLaughlin’s negligence was not a cause of the accident. Peterson argues there is no credible evidence to support the jury’s finding on causation. He also contends the circuit court erred by including him on the special verdict as an individual to whom the jury could apportion negligence. Finally, he argues he is entitled to a new trial under Wis. Stat. § 805.15. We reject Peterson’s arguments and affirm. This opinion will not be published.
2013AP417 Peterson v. McLaughlin et al.
Dist III, Eau Claire County, Lenz, J., Per Curiam
Attorneys: For Appellant: Danielson, Steven G., Eau Claire; For Respondent: Hatfield, Karen K., Menomonie