Duclos v. Richardson

Michael Duelos, the defendant in the automobile negligence action below, appeals the trial court’s post-verdict order granting Jeanette Richardson’s motion for new trial and directed verdict or JNOV as to permanent injury. Because the reasons given' for the JNOV were insufficient grounds upon which to disregard the jury’s verdict, the directed verdict or JNOV of permanency is reversed and remanded for entry of judgment in accordance with the verdict.

In the trial proceedings, the plaintiff sought monetary damages for injury to her neck resulting from an automobile accident with the defendant,…