Cooper v. Lunsford

Appellant Cooper sought recovery for personal injuries received while she was riding as a guest in respondent’s camper-truck. Her complaint alleged wilful misconduct and intoxication. The jury found for respondent. The appeal is from the judgment entered on the verdict.

The accident occurred during a period of high winds when the camper-truck, driven by respondent, left San Fernando Road near Saugus and collided with a tree adjacent to the highway.

Appellant established that the night prior to the accident respondent had left her job at a plant in the Saugus area and had gone to a local cafe…