Lombard v. Rohrbaugh

In these two appeals, we consider whether the trial court erred in permitting Dorsey W. Rohrbaugh (“Rohrbaugh”) to mention liability insurance during cross-examination of a physician who testified on behalf of Ralph D. Lombard (“Lombard”) and Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (“Farm Bureau”). Additionally, we consider the enforceability at trial of a stipulation reached during pretrial discovery proceedings and the trial court’s denial of Lombard’s proffered cautionary instruction.

I. Facts and Proceedings Below

Rohrbaugh was injured in an automobile accident on August 11, 1995,…