Falls v. North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance

JOHNSON, Judge.

On 30 October 1988, plaintiff, Robert Bruce Falls, was driving a 1977 Ford automobile, owned by his father, Robert G. Falls, when the automobile stalled near the Lowell-McAdenville exit ramp on Interstate 85 in Gaston County. Plaintiff then exited the vehicle and began walking up the exit ramp seeking assistance. After walking approximately one-half mile, plaintiff was struck by a 1984 automobile being operated by Karyn Bolding Arnette (hereafter Arnette). As a result of the collision, plaintiff sustained serious injuries.

Arnette’s vehicle was insured by defendant, Allstate…