Young v. Barbera

Larry D. Vaught, Judge.

Candis Young appeals the decision of the trial court — following the entry of a default judgment in her favor — awarding her only $4500 for past medical services after it determined that her medical bills for chiropractic care were excessive. We affirm.

Young filed a complaint alleging that she was physically attacked by Maria Barbera on October 29, 2002. Young asked the court to award her $35,000 in compensatory damages plus $15,000 in punitive damages. Young accused Barbera of assaulting her by punching and scratching her in the face, pulling fistfuls of hair out of…