Vulk v. Haley

HUNTLEY, Justice.

In March 1984, a single vehicle accident took the lives of the driver, Bret Haley, and the passenger, Richard Vulk. Richard Vulk was seriously injured, but survived for seven hours before his eventual death. Robert Vulk (Vulk), the father and representative of Richard Vulk, brought a claim against the estate of Bret Haley. Vulk’s complaint made claim for the wrongful death of his son, Richard; the loss of companionship, love and affection as a result of his son’s death; and pain and suffering sustained by Richard Vulk. Upon Haley’s motion to dismiss, the trial court dismissed…