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Collateral source rule barred testimony regarding reasonableness of medical bills.

Day on Torts

Chapman’s methodology had not been proven or tested,” and it found in favor of plaintiff and awarded her “compensatory damages and additional damages for her pain and suffering.” The Court of Appeals affirmed this ruling.

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Former ISU Football Coach Sues After Being Allegedly Fired Over the Replacement of a BLM Poster on his Door

JonathanTurley

Documents and depositions will indicate whether the signage controversy was the impetus for the termination rather than the performance of the offense on the field. This could force a jury to delve into the relative strength of the offense to address the allegations of a pretextual termination. This is why discovery is so key in these cases.