Shirts v. Shultz

ANDERSON, Justice.

This action was brought by the parents of a deceased 16-year-old boy under Section 5-310, I.C., which authorizes parents to maintain an action for the injury or death •of a minor child when such injury or death is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another. The second amended complaint in substance alleges the facts hereinafter stated.

LaVern Shirts, a minor 16 years of age, died May 5, 1953, from injuries sustained the same day, while and during the course of his employment by the defendants; that his death was caused by the wrongful acts or neglect of the defendant…