Velocity Express Mid-Atlantic, Inc. v. Hugen

I

In this appeal, the primary issue that we consider is whether the plaintiff’s closing argument to the jury deprived the defendant of its right to a fair and impartial trial.

II

Plaintiff, Brian F. Hugen, was seriously injured in an automobile accident on August 28, 2000. The accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on State Route 32 in the City of Suffolk. Route 32 is a two lane highway that extends in northern and southern directions. The speed limit is 55 miles per hour.

Michael T. Ross was driving a car in the northern lane of travel. Plaintiff was driving his car in the same direction behind…