Stewart v. Sturms

SATZ, Judge.

This case is the consolidation of appeals by two defendants of a $150,000.00 judgment for plaintiff in her action for personal injuries arising from the collision of defendants’ vehicles. In Division, we affirmed the judgment. Defendants’ motions for rehearing were granted. After oral argument before the Court en banc, we affirm.

On October 27, 1984, plaintiff, Laurie Stewart, was riding as a passenger in defendant Thomas Paynter’s (Paynter) vehicle. Paynter’s vehicle collided with defendant Jay Sturms’ (Sturms) vehicle. On January 18, 1985, plaintiff filed a petition for personal…