Anderson v. Milwaukee Insurance

Wayne L. Anderson appeals from a judgment denying him damages from hernia surgery he underwent subsequent to an automobile accident. The issue is whether the defendant is liable for damages from the aggravation of the plaintiffs pre-existing condition even though the condition would most likely have required surgery in the future. We conclude that Anderson may recover for such damages, and we remand to the trial court to determine the amount of damages.

Anderson was injured when Milton Cherveny's automobile struck Anderson's automobile broadside in the driver's door. Anderson was taken to the…