Black v. Laggren

PRESIDING JUSTICE COUSINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

This action resulted from an automobile accident that occurred when the car driven by defendant Robert Laggren collided with the rear of a stopped pickup truck being driven by plaintiff Mary Pavkovich. Plaintiff Diane Floros was a passenger in the truck. A jury returned a verdict for defendant and against plaintiffs on liability. The plaintiffs appeal, contending that the evidence presented proved defendant’s liability overwhelmingly. Plaintiffs also contend that the defense counsel made improper remarks that prejudiced the jury. The…