Decapua v. Rychlik, 91189 (4-30-2009)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, Mary DeCapua, appeals the trial court's decision denying her motion for a new trial. Finding no merit to the appeal, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Defendant-appellee, Alexander Rychlik, rear-ended DeCapua in a motor vehicle accident. DeCapua subsequently brought a negligence action against Rychlik, seeking to recover the costs she incurred in medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. The parties stipulated to liability but disputed the extent of damages. The case proceeded to a jury trial where the following evidence was presented.

{¶ 3} DeCapua…