Nelson v. Taylor

CONNOR, J.:

Pamela Nelson and her husband, Doug Nelson, brought this negligence action against John William Taylor1 for personal injuries resulting from an automobile collision. At trial, Taylor admitted liability and the jury awarded $5,000 in actual damages to Pamela Nelson (Nelson) and $0 in actual damages to her husband.2 On appeal, Nelson challenges the admission of the physical therapist’s testimony concerning causation, and the trial judge’s denial of her motions for a new trial nisi additur, or in the alternative, a new trial. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

On November 8, 1995, Pamela…