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Kenna J. Reeves v. David E. Carlson and David Holland d/b/a Dave's Pumping Service
Date: 12-11-1998
Case Number: 79,540
Judge: John O. Sanderson
Court: District Court, Lyon County, Kansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: W. Irving Shaw, Emporia, Kansas
Defendant's Attorney: David R. Cooper of Fisher, Patteson, Sayler & Smith, L.L.P., Topeka, Kansas
Description:
Truck accident - On November 19, 1994, Carlson was employed by codefendant David Holland. Carlson started drinking after work and was taking side streets home after leaving a bar at 11 p.m. in order to avoid detection by the police. Carlson ran a stop sign at a T-intersection and crashed into Reeves' home. Reeves sustained head and other injuries as a result of the truck hitting her house. Reeves filed suit on November 16, 1995, alleging that Carlson and his employer were liable for the injuries she sustained when the truck driven by Carlson ran into her house.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $10,800 in actual damages and $10,000 in punitive damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed by the Supreme Court of Kansas. See: 969 P.2d 252 (Kan. 1998). The date shown above is the date of the Supreme Court decision and not the trial date.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Kenna J. Reeves v. David E. Carlson and David Holland d/b...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $10,800 in actual damages and $10,000 in punitive damages.
Which court heard Kenna J. Reeves v. David E. Carlson and David Holland d/b...?
This case was heard in District Court, Lyon County, Kansas, KS. The presiding judge was John O. Sanderson.
Who were the attorneys in Kenna J. Reeves v. David E. Carlson and David Holland d/b...?
Plaintiff's attorney: W. Irving Shaw, Emporia, Kansas. Defendant's attorney: David R. Cooper of Fisher, Patteson, Sayler & Smith, L.L.P., Topeka, Kansas.
When was Kenna J. Reeves v. David E. Carlson and David Holland d/b... decided?
This case was decided on December 11, 1998.