Vaupel v. Bellach

This is an action for contribution following judgment against Marion Yaupel for personal injuries received by defendant’s mother. She was riding in an automobile, being operated by defendant Larry Bellach through a smoke-filled area on the highway, which collided with an opposite direction vehicle. The smoke was emitting from a fire which the first trial court found was negligently set along the road by Yaupel.

Plaintiff’s petition in the case at bar alleges nine specifications charging defendant with negligence which caused the collision and resulting injuries to his mother.

Defendant’s answer…