Jorisch v. Rhythm Festival, Inc.

Phipps, Judge.

Paula Jorisch brought this negligence action against Rhythm Festival, Inc. (Rhythm) and Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. (HDS). Jorisch must use a wheelchair because she has cerebral palsy. While Rhythm was transporting Jorisch in a van which it had rented from HDS, the system securing Jorisch’s wheelchair failed. As a result, the wheelchair toppled over. Jorisch sued to recover for personal injuries.

*471The trial court granted HDS’s motion for directed verdict. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Rhythm. Although Jorisch was represented by counsel at trial, she filed this pro…