Brooks v. Decker

WIEAND, Judge:

Christopher Brooks was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle owned by Sue Decker and operated by Ann Decker. Douglas Brooks, the father of Christopher, commenced an action on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem for his son to recover damages from both the owner and operator of the offending vehicle. The complaint contained three counts. The first count stated the minor’s claim for personal injuries; the second count stated a claim for medical expenses incurred by the father; and the third count stated a separate claim for the father’s mental distress. The third…