Scott v. McClain

David Newbern, Justice.

This is an automobile accident case. The appellants, Melba Dean Scott, and her husband, C.L. Scott, sued the appellee, Danny E. McClain, alleging he negligently caused injuries to Mrs. Scott and property damage to the Scotts’ automobile. Mrs. Scott was driving south on U.S. Highway 71. She was being followed by a pickup truck with a camper or “minihome” being driven by Mr. Haack which, in turn, was being followed by Mr. McClain driving his pickup truck. The evidence showed that Mrs. Scott looked in her rearview mirror and saw only Mr. Haack’s truck and camper. She…