What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is liable for damages awarded in a motor vehicle accident?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Allgoewer v. Freitas, C079007 (Cal. App. 2017):

(1) the question of liability is close: (2) the damages awarded are grossly inadequate; and (3) other circumstances indicate that the verdict was the result of prejudice or an improper compromise." (Berg v. Sonen (1964) 230 Cal.App.2d 434, 436-437.)

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