Obremski v. Henderson

SHEPARD, Justice.

The question is whether a civil complaint which alleges that the defendant drove his *910vehicle recklessly while intoxicated adequately states a claim for treble damages under Ind. Code § 34-4-80-1. We hold that it does.

Plaintiff Russell Obremski filed a complaint in two counts subsequent to an auto collision with defendant Charles Henderson. The first count alleged that the collision was caused solely by the defendant's careless and negligent operation of his vehicle and sought damages for the estimated cost of repairs. The second count incorporated these allegations, added a…