James v. Robeck

As an alternative to a new trial, the court reduced a personal injury verdict from $17,000 to $7,500. Plaintiff appealed and the Court of Appeals affirmed. 3 Wn. App. 108, 472 P.2d 635 (1970). This court granted review (78 Wn.2d 992 (1970)), and we reverse to reinstate the verdict.

Embert James, plaintiff, was driving a Volkswagen automobile — a light, compact car — west on Post Road in Snoho-mish County when defendant drove his 1965 Plymouth car through a stop sign at the Post and Emander Roads intersection, striking plaintiff’s car on the right side near the rear. From the evidence, the jury…