Jeffrey P. Arnold and Tina Arnold v. Security National Insurance Company
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtConner, J.
Jeffrey P. Arnold appeals the trial court order reducing the jury awards for past and future pain and suffering against Security National Insurance Company (“Se curity”) by a total of $996,000. 1 We reverse the order because the record fails to identify or explain what establishes the need and appropriate amount for a remitti-tur. We remand for a further determination by the trial court on the issue of remittitur.
Factual Background and Trial Court Proceedings
Arnold sued Security, his uninsured motorist carrier, after being injured in a car accident. His coverage was limited to $100,000. 2…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Wackenhut Corp. v. CantySupreme Court of Florida · 1978
- Bould v. TouchetteSupreme Court of Florida · 1977
- Godwin v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1992
- Laskey v. SmithSupreme Court of Florida · 1970
- Higbee v. DorigoSupreme Court of Florida · 1953
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- General Employees Insurance Co. v. IsaacsDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2016