McDonald v. Robinson
Iowa Supreme Court
224 N.W. 820 (1929)
Relevant factsFree
F.W. Robinson and Max Padzensky (defendants) were driving separate vehicles when they collided; the impact locked their cars together and sent them sliding off course, and Padzensky's car struck Rose McDonald (plaintiff), a pedestrian, dragging her about 50 feet and causing serious injuries. McDonald sued Robinson and Padzensky together in a single action, alleging their concurrent negligence caused her injuries. After McDonald won, Robinson appealed, arguing he and Padzensky were improperly joined as defendants.
IssueFree
Whether, where the combined, concurrent negligence of two or more defendants causes an injury, the plaintiff may sue the defendants jointly.