Stamp v. Sylvan

Plaintiff, Nancy Stamp, brought a personal injury action arising out of a motor vehicle accident and sought a new trial after the jury returned a verdict awarding damages for medical expenses but failing to make an award for pain and suffering or loss of a normal life. The circuit court granted plaintiffs motion for a new trial on pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life damages limited to the time period of six months following the accident. On appeal, plaintiff contends that the circuit court properly granted her a new trial on damages where the jury verdict was inconsistent given the…