Thomas v. Gray

Howard Allen Thomas, Jr., was injured when he was struck by a car driven by defendant Lois Gray. Howard, then five years old, was crossing the parking lot of the Alpena General Hospital in the company of his two older brothers. He was struck as defendant was driving-past an aisle of parked cars.

Howard Thomas, Sr., brought an action on behalf of his son for injuries suffered and in his own name for his expenses. The cause was heard by Alpena County Circuit Judge Philip J. Glennie. The court made awards in the amount of $15,000 for permanent disability, $7,500 for pain and suffering and…