McNally v. Eckman

HERRMANN, Chief Justice:

In these appeals involving the alleged negligent operation of motor vehicles, defendant Henry R. Kesterson seeks reversal of a Superior Court judgment against him both as to liability and damages. Defendant John K. McNally, Jr. concedes liability but seeks a new trial on damages. The judgment against both defendants was in the amount of $2.9 million for the plaintiff Richard L. Eckman and $325,000 for his wife, Sheila M. Eckman.

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This litigation arises from a collision between an airport shuttle van operated by Paul J. McKelvey, an agent of defendant Kesterson, and a…