loss of consortium

When we got to 'loss of consortium' for the husband, nobody knew what that was.

But in the records, she also mentions the loss of consortium.

In the divorce record there's mention by the wife that there was a loss of consortium.

Loss of consortium arising from personal injuries was recognized under the English common law.

"Maybe we could have him tack on loss of consortium, just for kicks.

Non-economic damages include things such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium etc.

She said that the one pursuing the case was really her husband, a plaintiff in her suit who alleges "loss of consortium."

And while the matter of loss of consortium was raised in the lawsuit, he called the press's coverage of that detail a "cheap shot."

His wife, Melissa, recovered for her loss of consortium and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

On October 14, 2010 John and Nancy Freshwater dropped their loss of consortium claim from the lawsuit.

The availability of loss of consortium differs drastically among common law jurisdictions and does not exist at all in several of them.

Damages for loss of consortium are considered separately from, and are not to be confused with compensatory damages.

As an example, in suits brought under Washington State's wrongful death statute, loss of consortium is an element of damages.

It also bars families of service members from filing wrongful death or loss of consortium actions when a service member is killed or injured.

'Nice People Don't Have It' The nurse was awarded $4.25 million for pain and suffering, and her husband received $1 million for loss of consortium.

"Let's do it before one of these black-suited SWAT team members doing calisthenics pulls a groin muscle and I get sued for loss of consortium."

Despite receiving the get, Ms Bruker amended her action to increase the amount of the damages claimed to $1,350,000 and to include damages "for the loss of consortium."

Other jurisdictions view loss of consortium as an element of damages, not as an independent cause of action; in which case the claim must be brought under another tort.

"It says in the civil action that Draco was unable to work for three weeks, suffered emotional damage, extreme embarrassment, physical trauma, and, this is my personal favorite, loss of consortium.

Some courts have ruled that plaintiffs may recover additional damages, such as those for emotional distress, loss of consortium, and physical pain suffered by the wife during delivery of an unhealthy child.

Loss of consortium has been brought into the law as a cause of action by civil codes, for example, in Maine or into the common law by action of justices.

Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota put a $1 million ceiling on damages like pain and suffering, loss of consortium and "hedonic" damages such as loss of enjoyment of life.

The plaintiffs could recover for any medical expenses caused by the defendant's negligence as well as for the physical pain of the wife, loss of consortium and mental and emotional suffering.

Loss of consortium is a term used in the law of torts that refers to the deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship due to injuries caused by a tortfeasor.

A lawyer for Mr. Shakur's estate pointed out that loss of consortium commonly includes damage to the couple's sexual relationship, and Time and Newsweek had some fun at the Tuckers' expense.