Passenger should have known driver was drunk, defense alleges – $125,000 Verdict 
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Published: March 28, 2011
Tags: Danville Circuit Court, Judge David A. Melesco, Personal Injury
Plaintiff, a 19-year-old student, was a passenger in the back seat of defendant’s vehicle. Defendant and another passenger had been drinking prior to picking up the plaintiff.
Defendant drove 15 or more miles on back roads to pick up the plaintiff and drove back without any problems. Defendant stopped and got gas just prior to the ...
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