Caryn Bellus and Barbara Fox, of the Miami office, prevailed in a case before the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Thompson v. Avila, No. 5D15-2152, 2017 WL 1202715 (Fla.
5th DCA Mar. 31, 2017). Here, the jury awarded the Plaintiff $1.3 million for future pain and suffering resulting from an automobile accident. Despite the jury’s verdict, the trial court granted a remittitur of $250,000.00, and/or a new trial on damages. Following briefing and oral argument, the Fifth District affirmed that ruling.
5th DCA Mar. 31, 2017). Here, the jury awarded the Plaintiff $1.3 million for future pain and suffering resulting from an automobile accident. Despite the jury’s verdict, the trial court granted a remittitur of $250,000.00, and/or a new trial on damages. Following briefing and oral argument, the Fifth District affirmed that ruling.