Johnson v. Yellow Cab Co.

Opinion by

Spaulding, J.,

This action results from a 1970 accident in which appellant Oliver Johnson, a pedestrian, was struck by *271a motor vehicle operated by William Tabb. In. September 1971, 13 months after the accident, appellant commenced this suit, naming appellee Yellow Cab Company of Philadelphia as a defendant, in addition to Tabb. Appellee, however, has consistently maintained the position that its cabs were not in any way involved in the accident. After receiving the appellant’s complaint at its claims office, an entry of appearance of appellee’s house counsel and interrogatories were…