Legal Opinion
Kurncz v. Honda North America, Inc.
District Court, W.D. Michigan
Decided April 5, 1996No. 1:94:CV:539PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
ENSLEN, Chief Judge.
The matter before the Court is defendants’ (collectively “Honda’s”) motion in limine to exclude evidence of hedonic damages.
FACTS
While riding a Honda ATC, a three-wheeled recreational vehicle, plaintiff Mr. Kumcz had an accident and sustained injuries, including to his head. Due to his injuries, Mr. Kumcz alleges that he has been denied the enjoyment of life. Mr. Kumcz intends to offer the testimony of Stan Smith, an economist, who will aid the jury in valuafring this loss using a “willingness to pay” model. Honda contends that Michigan law does not allow recovery…
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