Todd v. Joyner

This case stems from an auto accident in which Petitioner Frances Irene Todd was injured. A jury awarded Todd $37,191.11. Petitioner appealed and the Court of Appeals affirmed. Todd v. Joyner, 376 S.C. 114, 654 S.E.2d 862 (Ct.App. 2008).1 We granted certiorari and, finding no error, now affirm the Court of Appeals.

FACTS

A car driven by Joyner collided with a car in which Todd was a passenger. Todd sustained injuries and sued for damages. State Farm, Joyner’s insurer, defended her at trial. Joyner admitted negligence and the trial court directed a verdict on liability. Consequently, the sole…