Delta Air Lines, Inc. v. Gibson

OPINION

OSBORN, Justice.

This case arises from a fall sustained by an air line passenger while changing planes at Love Field in Dallas. Based upon jury findings, judgment was entered against Delta Air Lines, Inc., for damages arising from the personal injury sustained and for incurred medical expense. We affirm on condition of a remittitur.

On July 22, 1972, Thelma E. Green, age 69, a Kermit resident, flew from Midland to Shreveport to visit a sick sister. She traveled via Continental Air Lines to Dallas without incident. Although she felt fine on arriving at Love Field, she got tired on the…