Helena Chemical Co. v. Ahern

This is an appeal by the defendants, Jerry Johnson and Helena Chemical Company, from the granting of a motion by plaintiffs, Gertrude and William Ahern, for a new trial. We reverse.

The Aherns filed a negligence action against the appellants, seeking damages for injuries suffered by Gertrude in an automobile accident in September 1981 and for loss of consortium by her husband, William, as a result of Gertrude's injuries. Gertrude claimed expenses of $86,227.30 for various medical services and $3,320.65 in travel expenses to receive the medical services. At trial, the appellants had no…