Hinrichs v. Mabrey

PRESIDING JUSTICE HEIPLE

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, June Hinrichs in her individual capacity and as next friend for her daughter Sheri, was awarded $95,000 and $9,000 for injuries suffered by herself and her daughter in an auto accident. Defendant, who admitted liability prior to trial, seeks a new trial on the issue of damages only. We affirm.

Defendant argues that the court erred in denying her motion for a mistrial. During direct examination of plaintiff, the following colloquy took place:

“Q: You also saw Dr. Sibia [sic]. Is that correct?

A: Yes

Q: How was it that you…