Joyner v. Hmurcik

The plaintiff, Raymond Joyner, filed this action on February 3, 1998, against the named defendant, Robert Hmurcik, alleging that on January 11, 1996, Hmurcik, while driving a cab owned by the defendant Speedy Cab Company (Speedy), failed to stop at a stop sign because of icy driving conditions, striking Joyner's vehicle on the driver's side. Joyner attempted to serve Hmurcik, but was unable to locate him. Service was made to the commissioner of motor vehicles (commissioner) consistent with General Statutes § 52-63, which allows service upon a motor vehicle operator not found at his recorded…