Jarka v. Yellow Cab Co.

This is an appeal from a money judgment, entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff Veronica Jarka, executor of the estate of Robert J. Jarka, deceased, against defendant Yellow Cab Company. The judgment is for damages sustained by plaintiff as the result of defendant’s negligent infliction of emotional distress. Defendant contends that the trial court erred (1) by permitting plaintiff to file an amended complaint at trial; and (2) by entering judgment for plaintiff in the absence of proof of negligence. Plaintiff cross-appeals, contending that the trial court erred by permitting the…