Bolin v. Grider

LUKOWSKY, Justice.

This case provides us with our first opportunity to examine the mechanics of presenting to the jury the question of whether the threshold requirements of the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act have been met so that recovery of damages in tort may be had. KRS 304.39-060(2)(b).

Grider’s right to recover depends upon his establishing that his “medical expense” exceeds $1,000.00. At trial he introduced bills representing “medical expense” in the amount of $1,028.00. Bolin introduced no evidence to show that any of the charges were excessive in amount. However, medical history and…