Simpkins v. Ryder Freight System, Inc.

SHANGLER, Judge.

The plaintiffs Simpkins, husband and wife, appeal a judgment entered upon a jury verdict for the defendant Ryder Freight System, Inc. 1

The petition alleged that a semi-trailer truck operated by Ryder approached from behind and struck and attempted to force the vehicle occupied by the Simpkins off the traveled roadway. This was done with the intent to cause harm to the plaintiffs, the petition alleged, and was conduct reckless, willful, wanton and malicious. The prayer was for actual and punitive damages.

In the early course of the litigation, the plaintiffs commenced discovery…