Richman v. City of Berkley

On March 17, 1975, plaintiff, Stella Richman, instituted suit in Oakland County circuit court, seeking recovery for injuries allegedly caused when defendant City of Berkley’s garbage truck struck the rear of the car in which plaintiff was a passenger. The accident occurred on August 2, 1973. The case went to the jury solely on the question of damages as the defendant admitted its liability. The jury rendered a verdict for plaintiff of $1,000. Since defendant had made advanced payments of approximately $2,000, a judgment for plaintiff was entered in the amount of no dollars. Plaintiff filed a…