Antonio Ferrer v. Ana La Serna

The issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in awarding additur. We find that the trial court erred in not providing its findings in support of additur. Furthermore, because the evidence was conflicting and the jury could have reached its verdict consistent with the evidence, we reverse with instruction to reinstate the jury verdict.

Antonio Ferrer struck Ana La Serna’s car at a low speed. Although she did not go see a doctor immediately, a few days later La Serna went to see her doctor, Dr. Epstein. Dr. Epstein found the accident had caused La Serna acute distress, a neck injury,…