Holmgren Ex Rel. Holmgren v. Heisick

Sheran, Justice.

These appeals in two actions arising out of the same automobile accident were consolidated for hearing and decision in this court.

In the first action, involving personal injury claims brought on behalf of Winton Holmgren, defendant Edmund Heisick, individually, and as special administrator of the estate of Allan Heisick, appeals from the denial of his post-trial motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.. The basic issue raised on this appeal is whether the negligence of one of the drivers, David Schmit, was willful and wanton.

In the second action,…