Diminskis v. Chicago Transit Authority

Defendant Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) brings this appeal seeking reversal of a jury’s verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, Victor and Elizabeth Diminskis, and against the CTA. The Diminskis’ instituted their personal injury suit following an accident in which a bus owned and operated by the CTA struck and seriously injured Victor. Victor’s action charged the CTA with negligence while Elizabeth sought recovery for the loss of Victor’s consortium. At the close of the trial, the jury awarded Victor and Elizabeth $400,000 each.

On appeal, the CTA contends that a new trial should be ordered.…