Sirotiak v. H.C. Price Co.

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This appeal arises from the denial of a motion for new trial in a personal injury case. Bruce Sirotiak claims he suffered a lower back injury in a slow speed, two-truck collision. At trial, Sirotiak asked for over $1 million dollars in damages; he received approximately $16,000. On appeal he claims that the jury was biased against him and that he was denied the opportunity to present an effective rebuttal case. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. THE ACCIDENT.

On the morning of September 15, 1982, after completing his night shift, Sirotiak was involved in a…