Landreth v. Reed

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

While attending a day nursery operated by Mrs. Paula Landreth, fourteen month old Kecia Reed fell into the swimming pool and drowned. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Reed, individually and as next friend of Kecia’s infant sister, Melissa, filed suit against Mr. and Mrs. Landreth for damages. Based upon jury findings of negligence, proximate cause and damages, the district court entered judgment against Mr. and Mrs. Landreth awarding Mr. and Mrs. Reed $25,000.00 for their loss, together with $2,940.00 for funeral and medical expenses, the estate of Kecia $65,000.00 for…