Hagedorn v. Adams

FENNER, Judge.

Appellant/respondent, Randal Hagedorn, appeals from a judgment entered in his favor after trial by jury in the amount of $20,000. Respondents/appellants, Michael Cary and City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, cross appeal.

Hagedorn was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by Michael Cary. Respondent, Garry Adams, was a police officer for the City of Lee’s Summit.

While on duty on the evening of July 8, 1989, Officer Adams observed the motorcycle on which Hagedorn was a passenger exceeding the speed limit. A high speed chase ensued which ended in Officer Adams’ patrol car striking Michael…