Arsnow v. Red Top Cab Co.

— The late Harvey J. Arsnow, May 21,1927, was, at the intersection of Second avenue and Yesler Way in the city of Seattle, struck and severely injured by a taxicab operated by defendant Bed Top Cab Company. Mr. Arsnow sued defendant for damages for his injuries, alleging in his complaint that the collision between himself and the taxicab was due to the negligence of defendant’s driver; and upon the issues being made up, the action was tried to a jury, a mistrial resulting, the jury having been unable to agree.

Three days after the trial, Mr. Arsnow committed suicide by shooting himself through…