Johnson v. Chaves

Opinion

MIHALAKOS, J.

In this action to recover damages for personal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle collision, the plaintiff, Joeann Johnson, appeals from the trial court’s order of remittitur. Because the defendants, Nubel J. Chaves and Rosana Alonso, admitted liability prior to trial, the case was tried to the jury on the issue of damages alone. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $106,141.97, consisting of $6141.97 in economic damages and $100,000 in non-economic damages. On appeal, the plaintiff claims that the court improperly ordered a $40,000…