Hardesty v. Aldridge

THOMAS, Judge.

Defendant, Oscar Aldridge, appeals from a judgment awarding attorney fees to plaintiff, Tanesha Hardesty, in a personal injury action resulting from an automobile accident. For the reasons discussed herein, we affirm the trial court and remand the issue of attorney fees pending appeal.

The facts are as follows: On 28 January 1997, a vehicle owned and operated by defendant struck the vehicle plaintiff was operating. Plaintiff sustained injuries and was first treated at the Craven Regional Medical Center emergency room and then at a chiropractic center.

Subsequently, defendant’s…