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KEATON v. PEARSON

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292 S.C. 579 (1987)

358 S.E.2d 141

Susan L. KEATON, Appellant v. Michael Anthony PEARSON, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided July 6, 1987.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

J. Steedley Bogan, Columbia, for appellant.

Robert A. McKenzie, Columbia, for respondent.

Stephen G. Morrison, Richard H. Willis and S. Laura Campbell, amicus curiae for Products Liability Advisory Council, Inc., and Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Assn.

Heard May 18, 1987.

Decided July 6, 1987.

GREGORY, Justice:

Appellant Keaton commenced this action against, respondent Pearson to recover damages for personal injuries she sustained in an automobile collision. The jury returned a verdict for Pearson. Keaton appeals on the ground the trial judge erred in allowing the jury to consider her failure to use a seat belt. We reverse.

The parties' vehicles collided when Pearson attempted to make a left...

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