Carter v. Simpson

Herman B. Carter, plaintiff-appellee, a Columbus police officer, commenced an action in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County alleging that defendant-appellant, James Edward Simpson, negligently operated his motor vehicle onto plaintiff’s foot, and negligently and intentionally failed to remove the vehicle, causing injury to his foot. Plaintiff sought $12,500 compensatory damages and $12,500 punitive damages.

Defendant answered and counterclaimed, joining his wife, Germaine, and son, James E. Simpson, Jr., as parties to the counterclaim. He alleged that plaintiff was injured through his…