Johnson v. Watson

Andrews, Chief Judge.

Sheila and Bill Johnson appeal from the trial court’s denial of their motion for new trial. The Johnsons brought an action against Tracy Watson and Vincente Cruz after the car Watson was driving rear-ended Sheila Johnson’s car while she Was stopped at an intersection. The trial court directed a verdict as to liability and the issue of damages was tried to a jury. The jury returned a verdict of $5,664.75 for Sheila Johnson and nothing to Bill Johnson on his loss of consortium claim.

On appeal, the Johnsons claim the verdicts are inconsistent, inadequate, and contrary to the…