Merz v. Old Republic Insurance

Several questions are presented in this appeal:

1. Is the jury’s verdict exonerating plaintiff of any negligence supported by any credible evidence?

2. Was the jury’s award of damages for future pain and suffering excessive?

3. Should the collateral-source rule be modified when Medicare payments are involved?

4. Was it prejudicial error to allow an attorney representing the third-party defendant to testify and impeach a witness against his client?

5. Did the circuit court properly direct a verdict in favor of the third-party defendant, Sears, Roebuck & Company?

Is the jury’s verdict finding no…