Simpson v. Rood

¶ 1. This is an auto negligence ease. Plaintiffs Steven and Mary Ann Simpson appeal from a jury verdict in favor of defendant Rodney Rood, Sr. On appeal, the Simpsons claim that the trial court erred in improperly permitting Rood’s cardiologist to testify by telephone. We agree. Therefore we reverse and remand.

¶ 2. The accident occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on January 29, 2000. Steven Simpson was driving his car east on Route 25. Route 25 is a typical Vermont blacktop highway with a double center-line. Simpson drove below the posted speed limit and wore his three-point seatbelt. Simpson…