Bailey v. Gitt

MARTIN, Judge.

Plaintiffs brought this action alleging that the negligence of defendants proximately caused the wrongful death of their stillborn son, and sought damages for wrongful death, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and punitive damages. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, defendants moved for and were granted a directed verdict dismissing plaintiffs’ claims for emotional distress, punitive damages, and all damages recoverable under the wrongful death statute except funeral expenses and nominal damages. Plaintiffs then submitted to a voluntary dismissal with prejudice as to…