Allen v. Otis Elevator Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE BUCKLEY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Otis Elevator Company (defendant) appeals from a $5,000 jury award to each of the plaintiffs James Allen, his wife, Helen, and their daughter, Mary, in their action alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress. Defendant requests that a judgment notwithstanding the verdict be entered on the ground that plaintiffs have failed to prove a negligent infliction of emotional distress cause of action as a matter of law. Defendant alternatively requests that a new trial be granted due to prejudicial rulings on the submission of jury…