Loss of Consortium
January 26, 2012
Loss of Consortium refers to the noneconomic aspect of the marriage relation, including conjugal society, comfort, affection, and companionship. When one spouse suffers a serious injury, the other spouse is entitled to compensation for this detriment to the marriage relationship. A recent case, Mealy v. B-Mobile, Inc, reaffirms that the loss does not have to be complete to give rise to damages, and even in situations where the marriage relationship becomes closer due to a catastrophe, the loss, although partial, is entitled to damages.