Mary Barrios v. Denise Locastro
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtStevenson, J.
Appellant, Mary Barrios, challenges a final judgment finding her 25% and appel-lee, Denise Locastro, 75% at fault for a car accident. We find the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying appellant’s motion for a new trial with regard to the issues not predicated on juror concealment. We conclude, however, that the trial court abused its discretion in denying appellant’s motion for a juror interview. We reverse and remand accordingly.
Facts
As a result of a car accident between appellant, defendant below, and appellee, plaintiff below, appellee sustained neck injuries requiring…
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