Nilsen v. Trigg

By Judge Thomas A. Fortkort

The matter is before the Court on Plaintiff William H. Nilsen’s Motion to Strike Defendant Benjamin J. Mathwin’s Demurrer. The Court heard oral argument and took the matter under advisement. For the reasons stated below, the Court overrules the Motion to Strike, thereby sustaining the Demurrer.

The events giving rise to this litigation are those outlined in the parties’ memoranda. Plaintiff’s decedent, Susan Nilsen, and Defendant Elias Mrad were involved in a head-on automobile collision while travelling on Route 50 in Fairfax County. Defendant Mrad was operating a…