Horist Case

40 year old wife of four years, no children, killed when driver of van fell asleep. The van rolled over once. The driver's mother and dad both were killed. The front seat passenger age 78 suffered a brain injury. The driver suffered a fractured shoulder. The driver's six brothers and sisters brought suit against her for the death of their parents. The driver rented the van for a trip to a religious seminar. She paid for a one million policy. Her auto policy coverage was $300,000 and the rental company had $15,000. Husband and wife owned business together. Plaintiff's husband settled for $950,000 for the loss of his wife.