Vazquez v. Martinez

PERKINS, T.R., Associate Judge.

Suzanne Vazquez appeals a final judgment entered in favor of Milady Martinez, following a jury trial in an automobile negligence action. Although Ms. Vazquez raises a number of issues, we write only to address two. We reverse the jury’s award of future medical damages and affirm on all other issues.

In 2007, Ms. Martinez was stopped at a red light when her car was rear-ended by Ms. Vazquez. Ms. Martinez claimed injuries from the accident and sued Ms. Vazquez. During the trial, the trial court permitted Ms. Martinez to present evidence that, over the past three…