Hugener v. Michlap

On December 25, 1960, plaintiff Alice Hugener was a passenger in an automobile driven by her husband, plaintiff William Hugener, when it was struck from the rear by an automobile operated by defendant Marion Michlap.

Plaintiff Alice Hugener sued the defendant to recover for her personal injuries, and her husband sued to recover for hospital, medical and other associated expenses and for the loss of consortium. The cases were consolidated for trial. The defendant admitted liability in both cases but contested injury and damages, contending much of the expense was unrelated to this accident or…