State, Department of Transportation v. Patterson

This tragic bicyclist-motorist collision in or near the U.S. 1 tunnel beneath New River in Fort Lauderdale rendered appellee a quadriplegic and resulted in an action against the motorist and appellant. The jury found for appellee against the motorist and awarded damages of $9,183,000, but found in favor of appellant.

Thereafter, the trial court granted appel-lee’s motion for new trial against appellant on three grounds. We reverse the trial court’s order and remand with direction to reenter final judgment for appellant in accordance with the jury’s verdict.

While we understand and appreciate…