Mommens v. Ottley

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

CROW, District Judge.

Kathie Mommens brought this diversity of citizenship action against Leo Kelvin Ottley seeking damages for her personal injuries allegedly suffered during an automobile collision. During trial it was undisputed that Ottley’s vehicle collided with the rear of Mommens’ vehicle while she was waiting to make a left turn. Mommens claimed that Ottley’s negligent driving had severely injured her back, arms and hands. Mommens sought medical expenses in the amount of $12,000, loss of consortium on behalf of her husband in the amount of $20,000, and non-economic…