Patricia L. Pratt, Cross-Appellant v. National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, Cross

KEITH, Circuit Judge:

Defendant National Distiller & Chemical Corporation, d/b/a Emery Industries (“Emery”), appeals and plaintiff Patricia Pratt cross-appeals the judgment notwithstanding the verdict for defendant on the issue of damages. For the reasons set forth below, we REVERSE the district court’s judgment n.o.v., and REINSTATE plaintiff’s damages award, with costs and interest. We AFFIRM the liability portion of the verdict below.

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PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This diversity action is based on Ohio law. Mrs. Pratt brought suit in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, to…