Downs v. Ackerman
Annotate this CaseHonda Downs sued Dr. Peter Ackerman for her injuries after Ackerman rear-ended the vehicle she was driving. Ackerman admitted liability; the case went to trial on damages. The jury awarded Downs $20,000 but denied her motion for an additur or a new trial. Downs appealed, and the Court of Appeals found the jury's verdict was biased or otherwise against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. The case was reversed and remanded for an additur or new trial on damages. Ackerman appealed. Upon review, the Supreme Court found that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying the additur or new trial on damages. The appellate court's decision was reversed and the trial court's judgment was affirmed and reinstated.
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