Ayotte v. Rodriguez, Pc/03-5685 (r.I.super. 2006)

DECISION

In this negligence action, plaintiff Roger Ayotte (Ayotte) seeks a new trial after a jury found in favor of defendants Lynda Rodriguez (Rodriguez) and Robert DeCosta (DeCosta). As grounds for his new trial motion, Ayotte asserts that the jury instructions were erroneous and prejudicial; that the verdict was against the weight of the testimonial and documentary evidence; and that he received "ineffective assistance of counsel." Jurisdiction is pursuant to Super. R. Civ. P. 59.

Facts and Travel

The events giving rise to this litigation occurred on October 9, 2002. On that day, Ayotte was…