Chapman v. Hubbard Woods Motors, Inc.

The plaintiffs, Audrey Chapman and Clifford C. Chapman, filed a lawsuit against the defendants, S&G Design Corporation and Oscar O. Guzman, seeking damages for injuries suffered by Audrey that were allegedly caused by a truck owned by S&G. Following a jury trial, the plaintiffs were awarded $3,048 for medical expenses. The jury made no award for pain and suffering. The trial court denied the plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial, and the plaintiffs appeal.

On appeal, the plaintiffs raise the following issues: whether the trial judge’s erroneous evidentiary rulings denied them a fair trial and…