Court Opinion

ID: 9693611
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-25 16:52:25.501258+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:19:48.893412
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J. H. Gillis, J.
(dissenting). I dissent. The record in this case establishes or, at the very least, presents a question of fact as to whether or not the alleged injuries were minor. Plaintiff was treated as an outpatient at the hospital. The record establishes or, at least, presents a question of fact of whether the problems with plaintiff’s arm or lower back or hip were of recent origin. There is testimony that plaintiff stated that her right arm did not begin bothering her until the summer of 1977, more than 3-1/2 years after the accident. She stated that her hip problems did not arise until Christmas of 1977.
There is a serious question as to the health condition of the plaintiff prior to the accident in question. Additionally, we have the testimony that plaintiff attempted to drive a car in a demolition derby but the car engine died out as she drove it on to the field. Plaintiff is still able to dance on table tops and frequently pitches softball in a league. While plaintiff was at the hospital she could not remember which arm hurt.
All of the above present a strong question of fact for the fact finder. There is ample testimony to support the trial court’s findings. I find the court’s decision was not "clearly erroneous” and I would affirm the trial court.