Whitley v. Ditta

Beasley, Presiding Judge.

Pamela Ditta brought this action against Vanessa Whitley and her father John Whitley for damages sustained as a result of Vanessa’s negligence in causing a vehicular collision with Pamela. The jury returned a verdict awarding plaintiff $12,000 for past medical expenses, $10,000 for future medical expenses, and $200,000 for pain and suffering against the defendants. After the court entered judgment on the verdict, defendants filed a motion for j.n.o.v. or new trial, which the court denied. Defendants appeal, arguing that the damage awards are excessive and that…