Lindsey v. Turner

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

Robert Lindsey sued Lucius Turner for injuries sustained when Turner’s car collided with Lindsey’s vehicle in August 1996. After Turner admitted negligence in causing the collision, the case proceeded to trial on the issue of whether Turner proximately caused any damage to Lindsey. The jury returned a defense verdict, and Lindsey appeals. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

1. Lindsey argues that he is entitled to a new trial because the verdict reveals a gross mistake or undue bias. Specifically, he claims that the jury’s defense verdict reflects manifest injustice, given…