Can an Adult Child Sue for Loss of Consortium of His or Her Parent?
Have you ever considered whether an adult child could bring a lawsuit for the wrongful injury of his or her parent? In Montana, the answer is “yes”, provided certain conditions are met. In the winter of 2014, the Montana Supreme Court issued an opinion in a case involving a father who had been injured when another vehicle crossed the center line and hit his truck head-on. The father suffered severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), plus several conditions and psychological issues secondary to TBI. He had multiple surgeries after the accident, he could no longer drive, and he required around-the-clock supervision. The father had two daughters, who were 15 and 18