Stolz v. McKowen

Plaintiff, Thomas L. Stolz, was injured when his vehicle collided head on with a Sani-Safe, Inc. owned 1969 Ford truck driven by Rollie A. McKowen, which crossed the center line of a state highway in Pierce County. Action was commenced against McKowen, Sani-Safe, Inc., and Ford Motor Company, the manufacturer of the Sani-Safe truck. A Pierce County jury granted judgment against Sani-Safe, Inc., and McKowen, but denied recovery against Ford Motor Company. Sani-Safe and McKowen appeal. Ford Motor Company cross-appeals from a ruling denying its claim that costs and reasonable attorney’s fees…