Dunn v. Charleston Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Shaw, Judge:

Respondent, Albert B. Dunn, instituted this products liability action against appellants, Charleston Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc., hereinafter Coke, alleging he sustained injuries after drinking a contaminated coca-cola. Coke appeals from a $165,000 jury verdict for Dunn. We affirm.

There are four issues before us on appeal: (1) whether the trial judge erred in asking the jury panel if they would be inclined to limit money damages in order to reduce insurance rates; (2) whether the trial judge erred in allowing Mr. Dunn to call a witness…