Black v. Reynolds

HUNTLEY, Justice.

Brian Reynolds appeals from a judgment in favor of Paul Black, the surviving father, in an action for the wrongful death of Black’s minor child, Leona.

Leona, a sixteen-year-old, was killed while walking along the edge of State Highway 57 when she was struck by a Chevrolet van driven by Reynolds. The jury returned a verdict of $275,000 for Black. Reynolds appeals from the judgment and the order denying motion for a new trial. We affirm.

The evidence established that Leona Black and two companions were walking along the shoulder of the highway at approximately 11:45 a.m. on…