Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company v. Franklin

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Franklin filed this action for damages arising from a motor vehicle collision against defendant Diggs and her employer, defendant Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company (“Southern Bell”). At trial, a verdict was directed in favor of plaintiff on the issue of liability and the jury awarded damages of $300,000. Defendant Southern Bell only appeals and enumerates as error the direction of the verdict as to liability and the admission of certain medical testimony. Plaintiff’s action as to defendant Diggs was subsequently voluntarily dismissed without…