Torres v. Pabon(074307)

In this appeal, arising from a judgment in plaintiffs favor in a motor vehicle negligence case, we consider defendants’ contention that the trial court committed several errors that mandate reversal of the judgment and a new trial.

Plaintiff Sofia Torres alleged that she was seriously injured in a rear-end collision between her ear and a garbage truck owned by defendant Suburban Disposal, Inc. (Suburban) and operated by defendant Javier Pabon (Pabon). Plaintiff alleged that, as a result of defendants’ negligent maintenance of the truck’s taillights, she was unaware that the truck was ahead of…