St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co. v. Sidberry

The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company (Frisco) appeals a judgment following a jury trial for damages incurred in an automobile-locomotive collision. The collision occurred at an unmarked grade crossing. Frisco raises four issues, three of which we find to be without merit.

However, we agree with appellant that § 627.7372(1), Florida Statutes (1977)1 requires a jury instruction directing a reduction in the damage award by the amount received from the collateral source.2 See Purdy v. Gulf Breeze Enterprises, Inc., 403 So.2d 1325 (Fla.1981), rehearing denied October 19, 1981; McKee v. City…