Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Apr 1, 2024
STEPHEN BRADY, Plaintiff-Appellant v. CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, Defendant-Respondent
Stephen Brady sued the City of Springfield for premises liability after an automated gate at a city park closed on him, causing injuries. Following a jury trial, the jury assessed zero percent fault to both Brady and the City, and judgment was entered for the City. Brady appealed, alleging five points of instructional error related to a comparative fault jury instruction. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that any alleged instructional error was not prejudicial because the jury assessed zero percent fault to the City.