Myrick v. Stephanos

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Stephanos was severely injured when a tractor-trailer driven by defendant Myrick, owned by defendant Falcon Transport, Inc., and insured by defendant Reinsurance Corporation of New York collided with Stephanos’ car. Stephanos’ wife asserts a loss of consortium claim. Defendants appeal the judgment entered on a jury verdict awarding Stephanos $1,989,726 and his wife $45,000.

1. In their first three enumerations, defendants meritoriously contend that in closing argument plaintiffs’ counsel made improper comments to the effect that the jury should award damages: (1)…