Matson v. Soronen

Plaintiff filed his complaint against both defendants, alleging a wrongful death 1 against defendant Soronen, and a right of recovery under the dramshop act 2 - 3 against defendant Stowe, as a result of an incident which occurred the night of June 6, 1971. A jury trial in February, 1973, resulted in verdicts against both defendants. A special verdict as to damages was also handed down, apportioned according to the following criteria:

"Reasonable medical, hospital, funeral and burial expenses and damages to the personal property in the amount of $2,000.00.

"Reasonable compensation for the pain…