Kuebler v. Mixon

TATE, Judge.

Mrs. Alida Kuebler sustained serious injuries when an overtaking vehicle driven by her husband collided with a left-turning vehicle driven by Tinker Mixon, age 17. She sues young Mixon’s father and his liability insurer (Phoenix), and she also joins as a codefendant her husband’s insurer (Fidelity).

The trial court held that Tinker Mixon’s negligence was the sole cause of the accident. Accordingly, he granted judgment awarding Mrs. Kuebler $17,500; damages against Mr. Mixon and his liability insurer, Phoenix. The court dismissed the latters’ third party demand (and the plaintiff’s…