Jaso v. McCarthy

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A jury awarded James McCarthy damages of $4,000 against Donato Jaso III. Jaso appeals issues relating to his offer of judgment and McCarthy’s attorney’s fees award. McCarthy cross-appeals rulings relating to evidence of his medical insurance and Jaso’s closing argument. 1 We affirm the rulings appealed by McCarthy and reverse the fees award.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On April 2, 1991, a vehicle driven by Jaso rear-ended McCarthy’s car. The only trial issue was damages, particularly whether McCarthy’s damages resulted from the collision or his pre-existing…