Wolpert v. Heidbreder

JUDGE CARROLL

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiffs appeal from a judgment on a not guilty verdict in a personal injury action. Recovery is sought by LarryLee Wolpert, a minor (whom we will refer to as the plaintiff) for injuries allegedly caused by defendant’s negligence in operating a Chevrolet pickup truck and for medical and hospital expenses incurred in treating said injuries by plaintiff’s father, Marion C. Wolpert.

At the time he was injured, plaintiff was 6 years of age and lived with his parents whose home was located on the North side of Fifth Street in Lincoln, Illinois.…