Gochenour v. Norcia, Unpublished Decision (9-23-2005)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} In this accelerated appeal from a judgment of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, we are asked to determine whether the trial court erred in granting the "Civ.R. 60(B)" motion of appellees, Donna L. Gochenour, individually, and Donna L. Gochenour, the parent and next friend of Tracey Gochenour, a minor.

{¶ 2} On July 24, 1996, Tracey was a passenger in a motor vehicle operated by appellant, Kathleen M. Witter. The Witter automobile collided with a vehicle operated by Candance Norcia; Tracey was injured as a result of this collision.

{¶ 3} On January 24, 1997,…