Bethea v. Pedro Land, Inc.

Cureton, Judge:

Respondent Gentreal S. Bethea suffered a neck injury when his vehicle was struck from the rear by Appellant Pedro Land’s vehicle. Pedro conceded negligence and the case was tried only on the issue of damages. Pedro appeals a jury award of $3,000 actual damages and $27,000 punitive damages. We affirm.

The questions raised on appeal are: (1) whether the trial judge abused his discretion in receiving evidence of Bethea’s physical condition subsequent to Bethea having become involved in a later accident; (2) whether there is evidence to support the jury’s verdict for punitive…