Tuominen v. Waldholm

This is a personal injury action in which plaintiff has recovered damages but appeals on the ground they are inadequate. We affirm.

The sole issue is whether a verdict of $10,000 is inadequate as a matter of law where plaintiff’s medical expenses amounted to $6,166.12 and the accident resulted in permanent partial disability to plaintiff’s left leg.

The accident occurred on July 20, 1961. Plaintiff, who was 10 years old, alighted from a bus and had begun to cross the street toward his home when he was struck by a car driven by defendant. There was conflicting evidence as to whether plaintiff…