Bruno v. Caianiello

In this civil action, the plaintiff 1 sought to recover damages for injuries allegedly sustained when her automobile was struck from behind by an automobile operated by the defendant, Margaret Caianiello. 2 A Superior Court jury determined that each party was 50 percent negligent and that the plaintiff had sustained $3,323.55 in damages. 3 Disagreeing with the verdict, the plaintiff moved for a new trial or an additur. The trial justice denied the motions and the plaintiff has appealed. The plaintiff asserts that the trial justice erred because the liability finding was erroneous and the…