Brooks v. Haack

Two teen-age boys were riding in a car on the early morning of December 26, 1960, on 32 Mile road in Macomb county. The car left the road, going to the opposite side, went into and traversed a shallow ditch, then struck a utility pole and was completely demolished. One of the boys, Freddie Brooks, age 14, was killed. His mother, as administratrix of his estate, brought this suit against Roger Haack, the only other occupant of the car, and Roger’s mother, titleholder of the car. Plaintiff charged Roger Haack under the guest passenger act 1 with gross negligence or wilful and wanton misconduct.…