Mallder v. Rasmussen

This case arose out of an automobile accident which resulted in the death of plaintiff’s decedent, Cynthia Jo Mallder. The vehicle in which she was a passenger was involved in a collision with an automobile operated by Samuel D. Scott. The alleged liability of the defendants was predicated on the negligent or willful and wanton failure of George R. Rasmussen, a deputy sheriff employed by the county, to arrest Scott pursuant to an outstanding warrant when he encountered Scott about six hours before the fatal collision.

In addition, the complaint sought damages for the alleged violation of…