Johnson v. Woman's Hospital

NEARN, Judge.

The plaintiffs filed suit for the recovery of damages, both compensatory and punitive, for breach of contract to bury, and for the alleged outrageous conduct of the defendants. The jury returned a verdict against both defendants in favor of Rita Johnson for the sum of $100,000 compensatory damages and $125,000 punitive damages. Ronald Johnson, the husband of Rita Johnson, was awarded the sum of $75,000 as compensatory damages in his claim for his wife’s medical expenses, etc. and consortium.

Motions for a new trial were seasonably made by both defendants. After hearing the motions…