Lewis v. Pruitt

JOHNSON, Judge:

At the conclusion of a four-day trial, the jury awarded damages to plaintiff, Betty Lewis, of $110,000 in economic loss and $140,000 in non-economic loss. The trial court molded the verdict by deducting $15,000 from the verdict on economic loss. The deduction represented the possible wage loss benefits collectible by plaintiff from her no-fault insurance carrier.

Both parties filed post-trial motions. Plaintiff contended that she was entitled to counsel fees and costs in connection with a pretrial request for admissions. She further excepted to the court’s refusal to permit the…