Anderson v. Lippes

This is an automobile negligence case in which plaintiff Jacqueline Anderson asserted that defendant Richard Lippes was guilty of wilful and wanton misconduct and sought damages for injuries received while a guest in an automobile driven by him. The injury occurred when the automobile driven by defendant failed to negotiate a curve, left the road, began to roll over, struck a utility pole, then righted itself and eventually stopped in a field. After a jury trial in Washtenaw county circuit court, plaintiffs were granted a verdict of $79,200. Defendants appeal.

Defendants first contend the…