Gonzalez v. Allstate Insurance

PLOTKIN, Judge.

The plaintiff, Caridad Gonzales, appeals a jury verdict holding her to be fifteen percent at fault in an automobile accident with the defendant, Julie Vanderbrook, awarding her $8,000 (reduced by fifteen percent comparative fault). Additionally, the plaintiff appeals the trial court’s decision to allow cross examination concerning the failure to file an income tax return. We affirm and amend by increasing the quantum to $25,000 in general damages and $10,000 in special damages.

FACTS:

On November 15, 1989, the plaintiff was attempting to make a left turn at the intersection of…