Bravo v. United States

I concur with the majority on the liability issue and on apportionment of damages. However, I would not interfere with the district court’s award of non-economic damages.

The standard of review governing a claim of excessive damages is well-established. Damage calculations are factual determinations committed to the sound discretion of the factfinder. Hence, we review the factfinder’s award for clear er*1171ror. Ferrero v. United States, 603 F.2d 510, 512 (5th Cir.1979). Our role on appellate review is not to reassess the credibility of the witnesses or re-weigh the evidence. See Williams v. United…