Roop v. Desousa

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division SAMANTHA ROOP, Plaintiff, v. Civil No. 3:21cv675 (DJN) NICHOLAS JAMES DESOUSA, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion for New Trial under Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(a) or, in the alternative, to Alter or Amend the District Court’s Judgment under Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(c) (“Motion” or “Mot.” (ECF No. 87)), following a jury trial for this personal injury case emanating from a traffic accident. During the trial, Defendant did not contest liability or the traditional…