Gorman v. Wausau Insurance Companies

Wausau Insurance Companies appeals a judgment in favor of Terry and Mari-Jo Gorman awarding Terry $250,000 in damages for personal injuries he sustained in a car accident, awarding Mari-Jo an additional $52,297.79 for medical expenses and lost wages attributable to marital property, and awarding Terry double costs and interest under sec. 807.01, Stats., because the jury verdict exceeded Terry's offer of settlement. On appeal, Wausau Insurance argues that the trial court erred by allowing Terry double costs and interest pursuant to sec. 807.01, awarding damages to Mari-Jo and denying it costs…