Grow v. Ruggles

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

This case arises out of an automobile accident between Monte Grow and Carolyn Ruggles. The two issues presented for review are whether the superior court erred in denying Ruggles’ motion for a new trial and whether the superior court abused its discretion in awarding Ruggles attorney’s fees. We affirm the superior court’s denial of Ruggles’ motion for a new trial but reverse the attorney’s fees award.

In November 1987, Monte Grow drove his vehicle into the rear end of Carolyn Ruggles’ vehicle. Both Grow and Ruggles were insured by Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate…