College Park Cabs, Inc. v. Justus

Ruffin, Judge.

Brenda Byars drove a taxicab for College Park Cabs, Inc. (“CPC”), which did business as “Day-N-Night Cab Company.” On April 27, 1993, Byars’ cab collided with Mildred Justus’ car. Justus sued Byars and CPC for injuries she claimed resulted from the accident. A jury awarded Justus damages against both defendants, including $65,000 for pain and suffering. Byars and CPC appeal, claiming the trial court erred by rejecting Byars’ statute of limitation defense and CPC’s independent contractor defense. Both defendants also claim the trial court erred by admitting evidence of certain…