Creed v. City of Columbia

Toal, Justice:

In this action, the plaintiff, Geiss, was driving Creed’s automobile when he was struck by a Columbia police officer. From a jury award for the plaintiffs, the City appeals the admission of evidence of the police officer’s conduct immediately after the accident and expert witness testimony related to Geiss’ emotional and mental injuries. We affirm.

Police Officer’s Conduct

Geiss’ automobile was struck by a City of Columbia police vehicle driven by Turner, a police officer. Geiss was seriously injured. Geiss and several witnesses testified that immedi ately after the accident,…