Johnston-Forbes v. Matsunaga

¶1 Cathy Johnston-Forbes appeals the jury’s special verdict1 finding that Dawn Matsunaga’s negligence *404had not proximately caused Johnston-Forbes’ injuries in a car accident. Johnston-Forbes argues that the trial court committed reversible error in denying her motion in limine to exclude defense expert Allan Tencer’s testimony about the forces involved in this accident. Holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in allowing Tencer’s limited testimony, we affirm.

FACTS

I. Car Accident

¶2 In August 2006, Dawn Matsunaga’s vehicle struck at low speed the rear end of the stopped vehicle…