Cole v. Charron

OPINION

KELLEHER, Justice.

Most Rhode Islanders remember February 6, 1978, as the day when the Great Blizzard roared through the state, leaving behind snow that was as high as an elephant’s eye and many memories. This litigation will engender some of those memories, for it relates to a three-vehicle collision that occurred on February 6, 1978, on Interstate 95.

Norma Cole (Norma) left work early that memorable day in an attempt to arrive home safely before the gathering storm and rush-hour traffic \yould make attaining that goal impossible. Unfortunately for Norma, she never made it home that…