Schaffner v. Saunders

This action arises out of a noncollision accident occurring when a vehicle driven by plaintiff Adam L. Schaffner attempted to pass a vehicle driven by defendant Rudolph Estrade which was attempting to make a left turn across a 2-lane highway. Plaintiff appeals an adverse jury verdict.

The conflicting operative facts presented by the parties may be summarized as follows:(1) According to plaintiff: Plaintiff was traveling 40-45 miles per hour east on a state highway when he saw defendant Kenneth Saunders’ pickup (driven by Estrade) traveling in the same direction at approximately 20-25 miles per…