Collins v. Lucky Markets, Inc.

AULT, J. pro tem. *

Appellant Lou D. Collins sustained fractures of both wrists in a “slip and fall” accident occurring in respondents’ store. A jury returned a verdict in appellant’s favor and awarded her damages in the amount of $37,136. Respondent moved for a new trial on several grounds and the trial court granted the new trial as to all issues on the ground of excessive damages unless appellant remitted $19,136 of the jury’s award. She elected not to remit and the order granting the new trial became effective. Appellant appeals from the order granting the new trial and respondent has…