Pride Transport Co., Inc. v. Hughes

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This is a suit for damages for personal injuries sustained in a collision involving two large trucks. Donald R. Hughes, a passenger in one truck, sued Pride Transport Company, owner of the other truck. A jury found Pride’s driver negligent in several respects and awarded Hughes $329,200.00 in damages. Judgment for such damages was rendered against Pride, which now appeals. We affirm.

Pride argues that the trial court erred in overruling its motions for mistrial after “insurance” was mentioned on two occasions. Pride also contends that the evidence was legally and…