Dilworth v. Boeckler

Benham, Judge.

Appellee sued appellant for damages suffered in an automobile collision resulting from appellant’s failure to stop at a red light. The evidence showed that appellee was arrested at the scene of the collision for DUI, spent a substantial length of time shackled to a stretcher waiting for medical attention, and was required to undergo suturing of facial cuts with only local anesthesia, resulting in considerable pain. The parties agree that appellee’s arrest was without foundation. Appellant put on no evidence at trial, resting when appellee did. At that point, appellee moved for a…