Exxon Corp. v. Shuttlesworth

OPINION

CANNON, Justice.

This is a personal injury case. Appel-lees, James and Diane Shuttlesworth sued appellant, Exxon Corporation (“Exxon”) for injuries sustained by Mr. Shuttlesworth while working at an Exxon refinery. The case was tried to a jury which apportioned negligence at 51% for Exxon and 49% for Shuttlesworth. The jury also awarded $1,400,000.00 to James Shuttlesworth and $100,000.00 to Diane Shuttlesworth. The trial court entered judgment on the verdict and Exxon now appeals. In three points of error, Exxon claims the jury’s award for loss of earning capacity was excessive because…