Hacker v. Hall

David Newbern, Justice.

This is an automobile collision case in which the issue is whether counsel for Martha Hall, the appellee, made improper references to insurance coverage. We hold that he did and that a new trial should have been granted.

Martha Hall drove her car into the rear of a truck being driven by Keith E. Hacker who brought this action to recover for personal injuries sustained in the accident. Zetta Hacker, Keith’s wife, joined as a plaintiff seeking damages for loss of consortium. Martha Hall did not contest liability. The Hackers’ complaint sought $75,000 for permanent…