Barger v. Galazen

This case arises out of an accident which occurred in the early morning hours of August 13, 1969. Plaintiff, Charles Allen Barger, Jr., and defendant, Martin Glommen, were both proceeding in a westerly direction on 1-96 towards the Grand Rapids area. Defendant Glommen, driving a car owned by defendant Galazen, apparently fell asleep at the wheel and did not awaken until it was too late to avoid crashing into the rear end of a truck driven by plaintiff. As a result of this accident, plaintiff allegedly suffered a disabling injury to his back. Suit was brought in Ionia County Circuit Court and,…