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Lindsey v. Turner

The evidence authorized the jury to find that something other than the automobile collision caused plaintiff's back, neck and elbow injuries, despite the defendant's admission that he negligently caused the accident.

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Robert Lindsey sued Lucius Turner for injuries sustained when Turner’s car collided with Lindsey’s vehicle in August 1996. After Turner admitted negligence in causing the collision, the case proceeded to trial on the issue of whether Turner proximately caused any damage to Lindsey. The jury returned a defense verdict, and Lindsey appeals. For reasons that follow, we affirm. 1. Lindsey argues that he is entitled to a new trial because the verdict reveals a gross mistake or undue bias. Specifically, he claims that the jury’s defense verdict reflects manifest injustice, given Turner’s admission of negligence and evidence demonstrating that he incurred over $44,000 in medical expenses.

Lindsey testified that he suffered injuries to his back, neck, and elbow during the collision. Ultimately, he had surgery on his neck, and he testified that he has continuing pain in his lower back, requiring constant medication. A summary of his medical expenses showed that, to date, he had spent $44,018.95 for various types of treatment.

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