Marshall v. Mayflower Transit, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Abbott, J.:

After a multi-vehicle accident on the Kansas Turnpike caused the death of Thomas Marshall, Sr., his family filed a wrongful death and survival action. All of the defendants settled with the Marshalls prior to trial except Mayflower Transit, Inc. (Mayflower). The jury awarded $2,914,087.27 and attributed 30 percent of the fault to Mayflower and 5 percent to Marshall. The verdict was reduced pursuant to K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 60-1903 and Mayflower’s responsibility ultimately was set at $688,226.18. The amount of damages is not in dispute.

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