Maritime Overseas Corp. v. Ellis

Maritime Overseas Corporation seeks a new trial because, while Richard Ellis was undeniably injured by his exposure to diazi-non, the scientific evidence does not support the conclusion that he suffers from permanent neurotoxicity, and thus the $8,576,000 awarded him in damages is excessive. The Court holds that it could not order a new trial even if it agreed with Maritime Overseas’ contention, completely ignoring its decision to grant a new trial in indistinguishable circumstances just one year ago in Texar-kana Memorial Hospital, Inc. v. Murdock, 946 S.W.2d 836 (Tex.1997). The Court also…