Brennan v. Kaylor

In these five gross negligence cases, which were consolidated for trial, the jury returned verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs against the defendant, James Michael Brennan, as follows:

Estate of Richard A. Kaylor, deceased, $5,857.69 (for wrongful death); estate of Logal A. Stewart, deceased, $5,800.90 (for wrongful death); estate of Joe Dan Staub, deceased, $1,000.00 (for personal injuries); Russell J. Staub, $5,000 (for personal injuries); and John C. Staub and Pearl Staub, $8,124.09 (for medical expenses).

The trial court entered final judgments on the verdicts, and we granted writs of…