Buell v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

Plaintiff, Mary Evelyn Buell, appeals from a judgment partially in her favor in an action for benefits payable under a voluntary compensation policy issued by defendant, Aetna Casualty and Surety Company. She contends on appeal that she was denied a fair trial because the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the meaning of total and permanent disability. She also contends the trial court (1) improperly denied judgment for witness fees and (2) erroneously calculated the amount of reimbursable medical costs. We reverse the judgment, grant her a new trial, direct payment of additional…