Watts v. Zadina

Plaintiff, Grace A. Watts, brought this action for damages for injuries sustained in an automobile collision between an automobile driven by her and one operated by the defendant, George Zadina. The Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company was made a party defendant, plaintiff’s petition alleging that Zadina was an employee of Mutual and engaged in the business of the employer at the time of the collision. The jury returned a verdict for $8,000 against each of the defendants. Mutual has appealed. Zadina did not appeal and the judgment has become final as to him.

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