DeCaire v. Public Service Company

This litigation arose out of personal injuries suffered by Mr. and Mrs. DeCaire and two of their children and the death of the third child resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a defective furnace and heating system. The plaintiffs recovered jury verdicts against Public Service Company in the aggregate amount of $6,650, allegedly caused by the negligent inspections of the heating system.

The trial court granted Public Service Company’s motion for judgment non obstante veredicto. C.R.C.P. •50(b). As to the claim of the parents for the death of Tracey, the verdict was set aside on…