Weissbohn v. Gulf Insurance Co.

STOKER, Judge.

Defendant, Gulf Insurance Company, appeals a general damage award in favor of plaintiff, Edelgard Weissbohn. The defendant admits liability and on appeal contends only that the award for personal injury is excessive.1 The sole issue on appeal is the quantum awarded to Mrs. Weissbohn.

The trial court awarded plaintiff $25,000 in general damages and $1,711.18 for past medical and incidental expenses. Defendant seeks to have the general damage award reduced to no more than $10,000.00.

It is clearly established in our law that much discretion is vested in the trier of fact in…