Kalvik Ex Rel. Kalvik v. Joseph Seidl

Wrongful Death - Ann Kalvik was killed when Joseph Seidl smashed his pickup truck
into Kalvik's vehicle at a country intersection. The wreck
occurred after Seidl drove through a stop sign. Seidl was found
one-hundred percent at fault for the accident. Kalvik's daughter,
Kristine, was a passenger in Kalvik's vehicle and was injured.

Kalvik's estate and Kristine brought suit against Seidl seeking
damages resulting from the accident. Kalvik's husband, David, and
her adult son, Cory, brought claims for loss of consortium.

After trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Kalviks,
awarding $58,000 in damages. The damage award was divided as
follows: $1000 for Ann Kalvik's estate accumulation to present;
$5000 lost spousal support for David Kalvik to present; $6000 lost
parental support for Kristine Kalvik to present; $25,000 for
Kristine's future lost body/mind function; $5000 for Kristine's
pain and suffering to present; $9000 for Kristine's medical and
related expenses to present; $300 for Ann Kalvik's medical
expenses; and $6700 for loss of the vehicle.

The Kalviks asked for a new trial contending the jury was
influenced by collateral source evidence and the damages were
inadequate and inconsistent. The court granted a new trial on
damages.

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Affirmed by the Court of Appeals of Iowa. See: 595 N.W.2d 136 (Iowa App. 3-31-1999). The above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.