Gilbert v. Diversified Graphics

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

At about 7:30 on an icy morning in January of 1982, Elke Gilbert’s automobile was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by an employee of Diversified Graphics. Gilbert claimed personal injuries and property damage and sued Diversified Graphics for $300,000. She alleged that she had $12,895.81 in actual damages. The jury returned a verdict in her favor for $6,700. Gilbert moved for a new trial on the basis that the verdict was too small and against the preponderance of the evidence. The motion was denied, and it is from that ruling that Gilbert appeals. We affirm.

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