Strauss v. Continental Airlines, Inc.

OPINION

WANDA McKEE FOWLER, Justice.

Appellant Berney L. Strauss sued ap-pellee Continental Airlines, Inc. for personal injuries suffered as Strauss was boarding a Continental Airlines flight. The case was tried to a jury that found Continental Airlines 75% negligent and Strauss 25% negligent, and awarded damages, including $1,024,000 for loss of earning capacity. The trial court granted Continental Airlines a judgment notwithstanding the verdict on the loss of earning capacity damages, from which Strauss appeals. Continental cross-appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in (1) denying…