We are called upon to revisit an issue that we have previously ruled upon: what is the measure of liability for a driver who falls asleep at the wheel, thus causing an accident? We now hold that evidence that a defendant driver fell asleep creates a presumption of negligence that, if not explained or justified by the defendant, results in a verdict for the plaintiff. If the defendant attempts to...
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