Massachusetts Appeals Court May 1, 2018, 17–P–1004 (Langlais v. Hildebrand)

Following a motor vehicle accident, the plaintiff sued the defendant for negligence, seeking damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff and awarded her damages in the amount of $17,226.2 Claiming that this award was greatly disproportionate to her medical expenses, the plaintiff moved for additur or a new trial on damages.