Rixmann v. Somerset Public Schools

The following issues are presented on appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in limiting the recovery of damages for past medical expenses?

2. Did the trial court err in refusing to direct the verdict to hold the defendants, LeMire and Kieckhoefer, negligent and liable as a matter of law?

3. Did the trial court err in reducing the damages awarded by the jury to the limit set by sec. 895.43, Stats?

Limitation on Past Medical Expenses

During trial, a dispute arose as to what amount expended for medical treatment could be recovered as damages from the defendants. Ronald’s father received payments from…