Facts

Blessing Nworisa sued Eric Downing relating to an auto accident.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Nworisa contended that she was driving in her vehicle when she was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Eric Downing. She was taken to the emergency room via ambulance and claimed that she suffered injuries to her back, head and neck. She sued Downing and Lawrence Taylor (later dismissed) alleging that he negligently operated his vehicle.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Downing admitted liability but argued that X-rays taken at the hospital did not reveal any injuries and that the accident did not cause any of the alleged injuries because the forces created during the collision were equal to those experienced in everyday life.

Damages

Nowrisa claimed $342 in property damage, $25,000 in past medical costs ($1,700 chiropractor and $22,000 emergency room bill).

Result

The jury returned a unanimous defense verdict.

Poll

12-0 (causation)