Barkley v. Freeman

Larson, J.:

Ivan L. Freeman appeals a jury verdict of $165,156.75 in favor of Carol J. Barkley for damages from whiplash injuries she sustained after the car in which she was riding was rear-ended by a car driven by Freeman.

Freeman’s primary issue on appeal is that the trial court erroneously instructed the jury it could consider whether Barkley’s injuries were aggravated by a later automobile accident, and, if so, she was entitled to additional compensation from Freeman.

Freeman also claims he was unfairly prejudiced by erroneous rulings, remarks concerning the evidence, and criticism of…