Hausman v. Cowan

NATURE OF CASE

The automobile of Debbie A. Hausman, appellant, was struck from behind by a van driven by Garan J. Cowen while in the course of his employment with Heartfield Stone Construction Group, Inc. (Heartfield). The van was owned by Heartfield, a Nebraska corporation. Hausman sued Cowen and Heartfield, collectively referred to as “Cowen,” to recover damages for injuries Hausman alleged she sustained as a result of the collision. At trial, Hausman sought a $2,000,000 award, and the jury awarded Hausman $10,000 in damages. Hausman appeals the verdict, claiming that the trial court…