Bachner v. Rich

OPINION

Before RABINOWITZ, C. J., and CONNOR, ERWIN, BOOCHEVER and BURKE, JJ. RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the superior court in an action for personal injuries. After trial by jury, appellee Kenneth Rich was awarded damages of $450,000, and appellee Mary Rich received a verdict of $50,000. Following the superi- or court’s denial of their motion for a new trial and motion for judgment notwith*434standing the verdict, appellants filed a timely notice of appeal.

On July 28, 1970, Kenneth Rich was employed as a “taper” by Totem Painting and Decorating Company. A…