Robinson v. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

The sole issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in holding that the jury’s verdict was excessive and in ordering a remittitur.

Glennis T. Robinson sued Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Old Dominion), to recover damages for injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle collision. The jury returned a verdict in Robinson’s favor and awarded her $30,000 in damages. The trial court ruled that the damages were excessive and ordered Robinson to accept either a remittitur of $15,000 or a new trial on all issues. Pursuant to Code § 8.01-383.1, Robinson accepted the remittitur under protest…