Hermann v. City of Chicago

Plaintiff, Robert Hermann, a truck driver, sued the City of Chicago for injuries resulting from a collision with a viaduct on lower Lake Street. At the close of plaintiff’s case, the court granted the motion of the City of Chicago for a directed verdict and entered judgment for the defendant and against the plaintiff. Plaintiff appeals, asking that the judgment be reversed and a new trial granted.

The issues presented for review are:

1. Whether the court erred in directing a verdict at the close of the plaintiff’s case.

2. Whether a municipality has a duty to post height clearance signs on…