Burchfield v. Madrie

Phipps, Judge.

Connie Madrie negligently caused a rear-end collision which involved Gard Burchfield’s car. Months after the collision, a torn rotator cuff was diagnosed in Burchfield’s right shoulder. He and his wife sued Madrie to recover for personal injuries and loss of consor tium. The Burchfields appeal the judgment on a jury verdict in Madrie’s favor. They claim the trial court erred by denying their motion for new trial on general grounds, by giving jury charges on nominal damages and preexisting injury, and by refusing to admit Burchfield’s hospital records in evidence. Because the…