Schrader v. Great Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Royse, J.:

This wrongful death action arises out of an automobile accident that killed Michelle Schrader, the daughter of Darrell and Judy Schrader. The Schraders sued Great Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., (Great Plains) alleging the utility was negligent in the placement of its guy wire and anchor. Later, Midwest Energy, Inc., (Midwest) was added as a defendant because Midwest had purchased the assets and liabilities of Great Plains. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found Darrell and Judy Schrader had sustained total damages of $131,415 and that Michelle Schrader had sustained damages…