Papke v. American Automobile Insurance Co.

Plaintiff Deuster, a widower, and his only child, Violet, were guests in an automobile of one Carl Wegner who, through his negligence, caused the plaintiff and his daughter to be injured. The daughter lived for about one and one-half hours after the accident, suffering conscious pain from the time of the accident until her death. Plaintiff brings this action to recover, (a) damages resulting from his own bodily injuries; and (b) as the father of Violet Deuster, deceased, for the loss of society and companionship of his only child, Violet Deuster. No appeal is taken from that portion of the…