Kapsouris v. Rivera

Plaintiff, Antonios Kapsouris, was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by defendant, Diane Rivera. Plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant stating a cause of action for injuries plaintiff sustained in the accident. The case was tried before a jury in the circuit court of Du Page County. The jury found for defendant and against plaintiff. The trial court entered judgment on the verdict. On appeal, plaintiff contends that (1) the trial court erred in engaging in ex parte communications with defense counsel; (2) the trial court erred in barring opinion…