2004-Ohio-306
Case No. 98-11553.Court of Claims of Ohio.
Filed January 12, 2004.
Gordon S. Friedman, Bradley L. Greene, 1370 Ontario Street, Suite 1700, Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1726, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Eric A. Walker, Assistant Attorney General, 150 East Gay Street, 23rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3130, Attorney for Defendant.
JUDGMENT ENTRY
J. WARREN BETTIS, JUDGE.
{¶ 1} On December 16, 2003, this case was tried to the court to determine the nature and extent of damages directly and proximately caused by the wrongful death of Bhomeshwar Deokarran. Defendant’s liability had been established by the court in a prior proceeding.
{¶ 2} Upon consideration of the testimony and evidence, plaintiff Kenny Bhola, Administrator of the Estate of Bhomeshwar Deokarran, shall be awarded the following damages:
{¶ 3} 1) Pain and suffering experienced by Bhomeshwar Deokarran in the amount of $100,000;
{¶ 4} 2) Loss of support and services in the amount of $275,000 to be apportioned as follows: Lokewatty Siriram, $50,000; the remaining nine beneficiaries of decedent’s estate, $25,000 each;
{¶ 5} 3) Funeral expenses in the amount of 6,475.99.
{¶ 6} Accordingly, judgment is hereby rendered in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $381,500.99, which includes the $25 filing fee paid by plaintiff. Court costs are assessed against defendant.
{¶ 7} The clerk shall serve upon all parties notice of this judgment and its date of entry upon the journal.