Jenner's Epileptic Seizure

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Jenner (Defendant) experienced an epileptic seizure while operating his vehicle that crashed into Maxine Hammontree (Plaintiffs) bicycle store causing her personal injuries and property damage to the shop owned by her. Plaintiff sued the defendant for negligence and total liability. However, the court rejected to impose absolute liability. The case was appealed by Los Angeles County Supreme Court.
Facts:
Jenner (Defendant) has had seizures in the past, but not since the DMV issued him a license to operate a motorized vehicle. The defendant was under good care of his neurologist who deemed it safe for the defendant to operate his car. During that time, Jenner (Defendant) was driving home one day from work and crashed his vehicle

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