Zeigler v. Detweiler

¶ 1 Because I disagree with the majority’s analysis and conclusion that the jury’s award of medical expenses without compensation for pain and suffering was improper, I respectfully dissent. I believe that the jury’s award is consistent with the evidence presented at trial and in accord with our Supreme Court’s decision in Davis v. Mullen, 565 Pa. 386, 773 A.2d 764 (2001).5

¶ 2 In Davis, Jeffrey Mullen fell asleep behind the wheel of his Ford Tempo and crossed the line dividing the two-way road he was traveling upon, colliding head-on with Jody Davis’ fully loaded tractor-trailer. The…