Gestson v. Scott

Heidi and Joel Gestson sued Gayla and Richard Scott for injuries and damages arising out of an incident where Gayla Scott backed her van into Heidi Gestson’s car. Although the Gestsons claimed medical expenses of $65,000, along with general damages, the jury’s total award was only $458.34, the cost of Heidi Gestson’s emergency room visit. The trial court granted the Gestsons’ motion for a new trial. Holding that substantial evidence supports the verdict and, given the evidence in this case, the jury could award special but no general damages, we reverse.

FACTS

Gayla Scott (Scott) and Heidi…