What is the test for a jury's verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Storm v. Rite Aid Corp., B254328 (Cal. App. 2015):
Again, we must analyze the jury's verdict to determine whether it is supported by substantial evidence. In doing so, we must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the respondent. (Gersick v. Shilling, supra, 97 Cal.App.2d at p. 645). First, we note that the jury was not required to believe appellant's expert testimony regarding future lost wages. The jury was specifically instructed that it was not required to believe the
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