Jeremy Flax, et al. v. Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, et al. - Concurring

Case Number
M2005-01768-SC-R11-CV

I concur with Justice Holder and Chief Justice Barker as to the propriety of the award of $5 million for the wrongful death of Jeremy Flax, apportioned one-half to the fault of the DaimlerChrysler Corporation [the “Defendant”] and the other one-half to Lewis Stockell. I further concur in their affirmance of the trial court’s reduction of punitive damages against the Defendant regarding the wrongful death action from $65,500,000 to $13,367,345. Finally, I agree that the $2.5 million in compensatory damages awarded Rachel Sparkman for the negligent infliction of emotional distress, one-half of which was adjudged against the Defendant, and the punitive damages of $6,632,655, all of which was assessed against the Defendant, should be set aside.

Authoring Judge
Justice Gary R. Wade
Originating Judge
Judge Hamilton V. Gayden, Jr.
Case Name
Jeremy Flax, et al. v. Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, et al. - Concurring
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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