Defendant's vehicle rear-ended the van in which Plaintiff Benn was a passenger. Plaintiff's decedent, who had a history of coronary disease, died of a heart attack six days after suffering a bruised chest and fractured ankle in a motor vehicle accident caused by Defendant's negligence.Procedural History: In trial court, Plaintiff asked for the jury to be instructed on the eggshell plaintiff rule. The trial judge said refused. The jury found in favor of Defendant. The court of appeals concluded that trial court erred.
Benn v. Thomas (1994)
Iowa Supreme Court
512 N.W.2d 537
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