Thornberry v. Smith

CULLEN, Commissioner.

In a collision between an automobile owned and operated by Carol Smith and a truck owned by Glenn Thornberry injuries were sustained by Smith and by a passenger in his car, James Brock. Smith and Brock, both of whom were minors, brought actions against Thornberry through their fathers as next friends seeking damages for personal injuries and medical expenses (Smith sought also to recover for damage to his car). The two fathers also sued individually to recover for such of the medical expenses as they might be liable for as parents. The actions were tried together and a…