Remspecher v. Jacobi

I respectfully dissent as follows.

In May 1990 Jacobi and Remspecher’s wife were involved in an auto accident in which Remspecher’s wife suffered extensive physical injuries. Remspecher lost the services, companionship and consortium of his wife. The Remspechers brought suit against Jacobi, the operator of the other auto, and Secura Insurance (Secura). The parties entered into a consent judgment pursuant to § 537.065 RSMo in which Remspecher’s wife was awarded one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1.5 million) for her negligence claim and Remspecher was awarded five hundred thousand…