Dissenting Opinion
dissenting.
This case is before us on an appeal from a negligence case in which Appellee, Alvaro Avila, obtained a verdict for $1.9 million. The verdict included $1,330,385.90 for future pain and suffering. The trial court issued a remittitur of the future pain and suffering damages by reducing the amount to $250,000. The remittitur was not accepted by either party. Accordingly,- the trial court granted a new trial on the issue of future pain and suffering. damages. The majority affirms the ruling by the order for a new trial on non-economic damages. I would reverse and remand for reinstatement of the verdict. The jury heard all the testimony regarding Appellee, Mr. Avila, and determined that his damages were $1.9 million, including the amount they
I would reverse the order granting a new trial and remand to the trial court to reinstate the jury verdict.
Lead Opinion
AFFIRMED.
