Cooperider v. Dearth

REDMANN, Chief Judge.

Defendants, a motorcycle driver and his liability insurer, appeal from a $31,000 judgment on jury verdict for injuries plaintiff suffered while a guest passenger on the motorcycle. Defendants argue that plaintiff had compromised his claim, and alternatively question both liability and quantum. We affirm.

Plaintiff’s injuries from being thrown from the motorcycle included “very large abrasions and contusions” to the right side of face and body and four facial bone fractures. The jaw bone fracture was stable (apparently requiring no repair). “The depressed cheek bone was…