Lavin v. Carroll

GRIMM, Presiding Judge.

Daniel Lavin (child) brought suit against owner John Carroll for injuries inflicted when his dog bit child. The jury’s verdict was in favor of child, and the trial court entered judgment accordingly. Owner appeals; we affirm.

Owner raises three points. He alleges the trial court erred in: (1) submitting child’s verdict directing instruction because it “failed to address” certain issues, (2) failing to order remittitur or a new trial, and (3) permitting child to reopen his case to introduce medical records and in allowing the jury to view these records.

I. Background

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