BASH v. EMPLOYERS MUT. LIABILITY INS. CO.


38 Wis.2d 440 (1968)

BASH, by Guardian ad litem, and others, Plaintiffs and Respondents, v. EMPLOYERS MUTUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN, Defendants and Respondents: READY and another, Impleaded Defendants and Appellants.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

April 9, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the defendants-appellants Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin and Frank J. Szymanski there was a brief by Whaley & Whaley of Racine, and oral argument by John V. Whaley.

For the impleaded defendants-appellants Donald L. Ready and United States Fire Insurance Company there was a brief by Heide, Sheldon, Hartley & Thom and W. A. Sheldon, all of Kenosha, and oral argument by W. A. Sheldon.

For the plaintiffs-respondents Rebecca Bash and Janet M. Ready there was a brief by Irving D. Gaines and H. L. Kastrul, attorneys, and David A. Saichek of counsel, all of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Mr. Gaines.

For the defendant-respondent and cross-appellant Frank J. Szymanski there was a brief by Baker, Juliani, Stanhope, Joling & Greco and Robert J. Joling, all of Kenosha, and oral argument by Robert J. Joling.


WILKIE, J.

Six issues are presented by the two appeals. They are:

1. Is the jury apportionment of causal negligence supported by credible evidence?

2. Is the jury award of $35,000 to Rebecca Bash for personal injuries excessive?

3. Is the jury award of $3,000 to Mrs. Ready for Rebecca's future medical and dental expenses excessive?

4. Did the trial court abuse its discretion in reducing the Szymanski awards?

5. Did the trial...

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