Ortego v. Plumbar

CULPEPPER, Judge.

Plaintiffs are the parents of Patrick Ortego, an 18 year old minor, who was killed when the vehicle which he was driving struck a school bus. The defendants are Hollis Plumbar, driver of the bus, and his insurer, American Motorist Insurance Company. From an adverse judgment, defendants appealed. Plaintiffs answered the appeal, seeking an increase in the award.

Plaintiffs contend the accident was caused solely by the negligence of the school bus driver in turning left at an intersection when the approaching Ortego vehicle was too close for safety. Defendants alleged the bus…