Facts

On Sept. 29, 2006, plaintiffs' decedent Sean Jamison, a 27-year-old real estate investor and developer, was riding as a passenger in a car driven by defendant's decedent, Sean's brother, Bryan Jamison. Bryan and Sean's father, John Jamison, was also in the car. All three men died when the vehicle collided with a flat-bed truck. Sean's estate, by and through his wife, Crystal Jamison, sued Bryan's estate for motor vehicle negligence.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended Bryan fell asleep while driving, drifted into oncoming traffic, and hit the flat-bed truck head-on. Bryan was therefore the sole cause of the accident.

Damages

Crystal sought damages for loss of care, comfort, and society.

Injuries

Sean lost his life and his wife suffered loss of society.

Result

The parties settled for $1.5 million (policy limits) prior to trial.

Other Information

Insurer: Allied Insurance for the Estate of Bryan Jamison.