Howard v. Palmer

The plaintiff appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for new trial. He primarily argues that defense counsel’s violation of an order granting a motion in limine, in combination with other improper statements by defense counsel, warrant a new trial. We agree with the plaintiffs argument and reverse for a new trial.1

Defendant Palmer, an employee of defendant Groupware International, Inc., ran a stop sign and collided with the plaintiffs car. The plaintiff brought a negligence and vicarious liability action against the defendants to recover damages for his injuries.

Before trial, the…