Whittlesey v. Miller

McGEE, Justice.

The question presented by this appeal is whether one spouse has an independent action for loss of consortium as a result of physical injuries caused to the other spouse by the negligence of a third party. The vehicle Stewart Miller was driving was involved in a collision with a vehicle driven by David Whittlesey in June 1974. In March 1976, Miller and Whittlesey entered into a settlement agreement whereby Miller released Whittlesey from liability in connec tion with the accident for consideration of $9,650. In June 1976, Ann Miller, Stewart’s wife, sued Whittlesey for damages,…