Dilone v. Anchor Glass Container Corp.

OPINION

This appeal arises from a products liability action in which the plaintiff, Ruben Dilone (Dilone), suffered severe injuries when he opened a bottle of Veryfine juice that was defective and shattered in his hands. A jury returned a $75,000 award in favor of Dilone. Dilone subsequently filed a motion for a new trial, or in the alternative an additur, on the ground that the award for pain and suffering was inadequate. The trial justice ordered a new trial on the issue of damages, or in the alternative an additur of $50,000. The defendants, Northbrook Property and Casualty Company…