Read v. Hoffecker

HOLLAND, Justice:

This is an appeal following the entry of a final judgment in the Superior Court. The plaintiff-appellant, Ronni Read (“Read”), filed a civil action for damages against the defendant-appellee, Jennifer Hoffecker (“Hoffecker”). According to Read’s complaint, she was injured when an automobile being driven by Hoffecker in a negligent manner collided with an automobile in which Read was a passenger. The Superi- or Court awarded Read $30,000 in damages for pain and suffering.

The sole issue raised by Read in this appeal relates to a pretrial ruling. The Superior Court held that the…