Meswaet Abel v. Lack's Beach Service

Syllabus

In this wrongful death action involving a fatal drowning, Lack's Beach Service (Lack's) appeals a jury award of approximately $20 million in damages to Meswaet Abel and her four children. Specifically, Lack's appeals the trial court's denial of its post-trial motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) and a new trial absolute and challenges the award of punitive damages. We affirm.