Jackson v. Albright

The Estate of Kim Douglas appeals a final judgment in a personal injury action in favor of the defendant, Robert Al-bright.1 It claims that the court erred in allowing the defendant to question Douglas on a prior unrelated litigation settlement. The trial court allowed inquiry into the settlement because Douglas had opened the door to such questioning by claiming that she did not have the resources to continue medical treatment for her injuries in the accident on which this suit is based. We agree with the trial court that the defense could question Douglas on the settlement as it was not…