Nowakowski v. Hoppe Tire Co.

Plaintiff, Stanley Nowakowski, brought a personal injury action based on negligence and strict liability in tort against the defendant, Hoppe Tire Company. Plaintiff was injured when a truck tire which he was mounting exploded and struck him. Defendant is a corporation engaged in the business of repairing, reconditioning, and selling tires. After a trial in the circuit court of Cook County, a jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for *105,000.00. The trial court entered judgment on the verdict, and denied defendant’s post-trial motions.

On August 28, 1967, plaintiff was employed by Frank…