Olson v. Siordia

These appeals present issues on whether there is credible evidence to support the jury’s finding that Olson was causally negligent; whether the trial court committed error in that it failed to clarify the jury’s apparent confusion as to the distinction between negligence and cause; and whether the damages awarded to Luisa Rodriguez and Frances Arias by the jury were excessive.

*278 Credible Evidence to Support the Finding of Negligence.

Defendant Olson and his insurers concede that if the jury could have believed the testimony of Mr. Siordia it could have found Olson causally negligent. They…