Mankoski v. Briley

This is a personal injury case brought by the plaintiff, Louise Mankoski, against the defendant, Eddie Briley, for damages sustained in an automobile accident. Briley admitted liability, and accordingly, the case proceeded solely on the issue of damages. The jury awarded Mankoski $12,500, substantially less than what she requested. She appeals to this court, arguing that the Superior Court (Dalianis, J.) erred in ruling that her treating physician, an orthopedic surgeon, was unqualified to testify fully regarding her psychological health. Because we hold that an orthopedic specialist is not…