Russell v. Dunn Equipment, Inc.

OPINION

JUNELL, Justice.

Appellant, Betty F. Russell, brought suit against appellees, Dunn Equipment, Inc. and Howard Kent Orlea to recover damages for the personal injuries to and the death of her daughter, Desiree Russell. The fatal accident occurred on August 21, 1981, when an 18-wheel tractor-trailer, owned by Dunn Equipment and driven by its employee, Howard Kent Orlea, ran a red light and collided with Desiree Russell’s vehicle. The jury: (1) found Howard Kent Orlea negligent in running the red light, traveling at the speed at which he was traveling, and in keeping a lookout; (2) found…