Axelson v. Williamson

AMDAHL, Chief Justice.

This is a wrongful death action brought by the trustee for the heirs of the decedent. On November 20, 1977, plaintiff’s decedent, Patricia Kopet, a 15-year-old girl, was killed in a one-car accident in Mower County. David Williamson, the defendant and owner of the automobile involved in the accident, permitted Kopet to drive, and while driving she lost control of the car and crashed, suffering the severe injuries that resulted in her death. Appellant contended at trial that Williamson was negligent in entrusting the operation of his vehicle to Kopet. Following trial the…