$3.5M
Wrongful Death - Driver's Education Accident
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Case Details
A fifteen year-old boy was killed while performing a maneuver under the guidance of his driver’s education instructor. The driving instructor was found 100% liable for the accident and the school district was ordered to pay $3.5 million to the family. The instructor's actions were found reckless. The school district appealed the verdict, but the appeal was dismissed by the Idaho Supreme Court.
Additional Notes
Idaho’s current limit for non-economic damages is $400,000, but caps are not upheld in cases of reckless conduct.