Peterson v. Tadolini

Opinion by

Judge NEY. *

In this negligence action arising out of an auto-pedestrian accident, plaintiff, Jessica Peterson, n/k/a Jessica Manwaring, appeals the judgment awarding her zero noneconomic damages against defendant Jimmy J. Ta-dolini. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial on the question of damages.

The evidence was undisputed that in December 1998, defendant struck plaintiff with his car as she crossed a street, resulting in physical injuries including fractures of two vertebrae. Plaintiffs injuries required hospitalization, subsequent medical treatment and…