Bean v. Pacific Coast Elevator Corp.

Opinion

AARON, J.

I

INTRODUCTION

Eric Lazear, an employee of appellant Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation (Pacific Coast), ran his vehicle into respondent Daniel William Bean’s truck while Bean was stopped at a red light. Bean suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident and sued Pacific Coast. A jury found Pacific Coast negligent and awarded Bean $1,271,594.74 in damages, including $126,594.74 in economic damages, and $1,145,000 in noneconomic damages. The trial court denied Pacific Coast’s motion for new trial, granted Bean’s motion for prejudgment interest, and awarded Bean $34,830 in…