Driscoll v. Akron Fire Co.

—Judgment unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Plaintiff’s 23-year-old son (decedent) was killed when the automobile in which he was a passenger was struck broadside by an ambulance. Plaintiff commenced this wrongful death action, individually and as administrator of decedent’s estate, against the driver of the automobile, defendant Corrine G. Breidenstein (Breidenstein), and the owner and operator of the ambulance, defendant Akron Fire Company, Inc. (Akron).

Upon the conclusion of the trial, the jury apportioned liability 70% against Akron and 30% against Breidenstein. Plaintiff…