Posted On: April 24, 2010
Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $1.75 Million
The family of Jaimee Kellermann settled their wrongful death lawsuit for $1.75 million against multiple defendants. Kellermann died when she and friends accepted a ride home from a Short Pump movie theater. The driver, Nathan DeFrank allegedly drove recklessly, sped and crashed into a tree, killing Kellermann. In what was the most damaging piece of evidence, Kellermann's last text message to her family, apparently written during the ride, saying she feared for her life.
Car accidents like this involving inexperienced drivers many times turn fatal. In many states inexperienced drivers cannot have more than one person in the car with them. This case was very tragic and shows that parents should watch closely who their child drives with.
"No boys with cars," he said, according to court records. Paula McDonough answered, "Don't worry, I promise we'll take good care of her."
