Adrian v. Edstrom

MacLaughlin, Justice.

This is a negligence action by plaintiff, Mac Adrian, against defendant, Arthur L. Edstrom, special administrator for the estate of Eugene James Valeski, arising out of a two-vehicle accident on November 2, 1972. Valeski, who died as a result of the accident, ran a red light with his automobile and struck the pickup truck driven by plaintiff. Plaintiff brought this action for, among other things, loss of earnings and future earning capacity, permanent injuries, and pain and suffering. A jury returned an award of $50,650 to plaintiff. Defendant, who does not contest…