Kounter v. Carleton

WILLIAM A. CULPEPPER, Judge Pro Tem.

Plaintiff, Lawrence Kounter, instituted this suit for damages resulting when his car rear-ended a stalled vehicle owned by defendant, Helen K. Carleton. Also made defendants were Shelter Insurance Company, Carleton’s liability insurance carrier, and Travelers Insurance Company, Koun-ter’s uninsured motorist carrier. Prior to trial, the plaintiff dismissed his claims against Travelers Insurance Company. A trial on the merits was held before a jury which found the defendant, Carleton, free of negligence. Judgment was rendered dismissing the plaintiff’s claim…