Cooley v. Fred's Stores of Tennessee Inc

Filing 47

JUDGMENT entered in favor of defendant Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Inc. and against Lisa Cooley. The relief requested is denied. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 03/22/2016. (rhm)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
EASTERN DIVISION
LISA COOLEY
v.

PLAINTIFF
Case No. 2:15-cv-00020-KGB

FRED’S STORES OF TENNESSEE, INC.

DEFENDANT

JUDGMENT
This matter came for trial by jury on the 21st day of March, 2016. Plaintiff Lisa Cooley
appeared through her attorney Shannon D. Elsea. Defendant Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc.
appeared through its attorney Richard D. Underwood. All parties announced ready for trial. A
jury of twelve was selected and sworn.
On March 21, 2016, the jury returned a verdict as follows:
VERDICT
1.

Do you find from a preponderance of the evidence that there was negligence on

the part of Defendant Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc.?
ANSWER:

NO
(Yes or No)

/s/ James Pearson
FOREPESON

March 21, 2016
DATE
NOTE:

If your answer to Question Number 1 is “No,” then stop here and return
the verdict form to the Court Security Officer. If your answer to Question
Number 1 is “Yes,” then proceed to Question Number 2.

2.

Do you find from a preponderance of the evidence that there was negligence on

the part of Plaintiff Lisa Cooley?
ANSWER:
(Yes or No)

/s/ _______________________________
FOREPESON

_______________________________
DATE
NOTE:

3.

If you answered both Question Number 1 and 2 above “Yes,” then
proceed to Question Number 3. If you answered Question Number 1
“Yes” but Question Number 2 “No,” do not answer Question Number 3
but proceed to Question Number 4.

Using 100% to represent the total responsibility for the occurrence and any

injuries or damages resulting from it, apportion the responsibility between the parties whom you
have found to be responsible.
ANSWER:
Fred’s Stores Of Tennessee, Inc.

%

Lisa Cooley

%

/s/ _______________________________
FOREPESON

_______________________________
DATE
NOTE:

If you answered Question Number 1 “Yes,” you must answer Question
Number 4.
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4.

Do you find from a preponderance of the evidence that Plaintiff Lisa Cooley

suffered damages proximately caused by the negligence of Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc.?
ANSWER:
(Yes or No)

/s/ _______________________________
FOREPESON

_______________________________
DATE
NOTE:

5.

If you answered Question Number 4 “Yes,” you must answer Question
Number 5. If you answered Question Number 4 “No,” then stop here and
return the verdict form to the Court Security Officer.

State the amount of damages you are awarding Lisa Cooley, if any, without

regard to the apportionment of fault in Question Number 3.
ANSWER: $

/s/ _______________________________
FOREPESON

_______________________________
DATE
Judgment is therefore entered in favor of defendant Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc. and
against plaintiff Lisa Cooley. The relief requested is denied.
Dated this the 22nd day of March, 2016.
____________________________________
Kristine G. Baker
United States District Judge
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