Aiken v. Peters

Opinion by

Judge CRISWELL.

In this -wrongful death action brought pursuant to § 13-21-201, C.R.S. (1994 Cum. Supp.), defendant, James D. Peters, appeals the judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs, Steven R. Aiken, Sharon S. Aiken-Bevis, and Debbie L. Webb-McMahon. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

Plaintiffs sued defendant for causing the death of their mother, defendant’s former wife. Defendant admitted liability, and a jury trial was held on the issue of damages. The jury awarded plaintiffs a total of $804 for economic damages and $990,000 for…