The plaintiff suffered the loss of his left eye when a firecracker was lit and thrown by the defendant Joel Binns.
The defendants Joel Binns and his father Michael Binns were noted in default.
The court granted default judgment, finding Joel Binns liable for the battery/negligence and Michael Binns liable for failing to supervise or warn his son about fireworks.
The court assessed damages, awarding the plaintiff $125,000 in non-pecuniary damages, plus out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and interest, totaling $175,708.14, along with partial indemnity costs.
