C & H Nationwide v. Linda Gail Thompson

This is an appeal from a judgment in a wrongful death and survival action. The action was brought by Linda Thompson, individually and as executrix for the estate of Jerry Thompson, Troy Thompson, and Theresa Thompson Fields (collectively referred to as "Thompsons") against C & H Nationwide, Inc. ("C & H"), Edward Stanton Webber ("Webber"), Hugh Pratt d/b/a Pratt Truck Leasing ("Pratt"), Ecotech, Shell Oil Company and Shell Western E & P, Inc. (collectively referred to as "Shell"), and Energy Coatings Company ("Energy Coatings"). The jury verdict awarded damages of $8.2 million to the Thompsons. In addition, funeral expenses were stipulated at $5,720.35. Total damages were $8,205,720.35. The trial court deducted $6 million for payments made by Shell, C & H, Pratt, and Webber leaving $2,205,720.35. The court added prejudgment interest in the amount of $884,073.43, resulting in a total judgment to the Thompsons of $3,089,793.73. Ecotech, C & H, and Webber appeal this judgment.