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Charles Knapp brought a wrongful death action against CompaniaDominicana de Aviacion when an airplane owned by CompaniaDominicana de Aviacion crashed into Knapp’s auto shop, killing his son.
A plaintiff can recover for a decedent’s loss of services and pain and suffering in a wrongful death action.
Clifford Knapp (Decedent) worked for an autoshop owned by his father, Charles Knapp (Charles). When an airplane owned by CompaniaDominicana de Aviacion (Company) crashed into the shop, Decedent died, and Knapp brought a wrongful death suit against Company. Knapp was awarded $1,800,000 for loss of services and pain and suffering, the Company appealed.
Whether a plaintiff can recover for a decedent’s loss of services and pain and suffering in a wrongful death action?
Yes. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed. The damages award was not excessive.
A plaintiff can recover for a decedent’s loss of services and pain and suffering in a wrongful death action. The jury maintains deference in determining the amount of damages.