Meyers v. Mohr

Motion by plaintiffs for an order setting aside that part of the jury’s verdict which concerns damages, on the ground of inadequacy and directing a new trial solely of the issue of damages.

The infant plaintiff while en ventre sa mere was severely injured, and the jury has found that said injuries were caused by defendant’s negligence. As a result of the injuries the infant was microcephalic when born and is unfortunately retarded for life, both mentally and physically.

The jury rendered a verdict of $10,000 for the infant and $5,000 for her father for loss of services. There was testimony that…