Big Lots Stores, Inc. v. DE DIAZ

Big Lots seeks to reverse the trial court’s order granting the plaintiffs a new trial on future damages and loss of consortium, and to reinstate the jury’s verdict. We relinquish jurisdiction to the trial court for entry of an order specifying the trial court’s grounds for granting a new trial.

Gloria de Diaz filed a personal injury action against Big Lots claiming injuries due to a fall at a Big Lots store. Big Lots answered alleging that her injuries were from pre-existing arthritis and/or intervening causes. Gloria de Diaz amended her complaint to include a loss of consortium claim on her…