Duntz v. Zeimet

On July 2, 1989, Richard Duntz and Alicia Zeimet were involved in an automobile accident at an intersection in Des Moines. It was alleged that the accident occurred when Duntz made a left turn across the lane Zeimet was driving. Both parties sustained bodily injuries and property damages. At the time of the accident, Zeimet was not wearing her seat belt.

In January 1990, Duntz filed a petition seeking damages from Zeimet arising out of the accident. Zeimet filed an answer, denying liability. Zeimet also filed a counterclaim claiming that Duntz was negligent and proximately caused the accident.

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