Crosbie v. Westinghouse Elevator Co.

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellants contend that the lower court erred in granting appellee a new trial limited to damages. We agree and, accordingly, reverse the order of the lower court and reinstate the jury verdict.

Appellee brought this action against the manufacturer and the servicing company of an elevator, alleging that she had been injured when the elevator plummeted two floors and abruptly stopped, hurling her to its floor. Following a lengthy trial, the jury returned a $17,500 verdict against both appellants. Appellee filed post-trial motions alleging, inter alia, that the jury award was…