Aebischer v. Reidt

Plaintiff was injured when the pickup truck he was driving was struck in a head-on collision on his side of the road by a car operated by Michael Smith, a teenager. Three other teenagers, including defendant Reidt, were passengers in Smith’s vehicle at the time of the accident. Plaintiff sued Smith, Smith’s parents, Ron White (another of Smith’s passengers) and defendant. He settled his claims against Smith, Smith’s parents and White. At the conclusion of plaintiffs evidence, the trial court granted Reidt a directed verdict. Plaintiff appeals. The only issue is whether there was any evidence…