Scarlette v. Hummer

This is an action brought to recover damages for personal injuries occasioned by the alleged negligence and wilful and wanton misconduct of the defendant, Barbara Hummer, in driving her automobile and striking the plaintiff, Philipp L. Scarlette, a pedestrian.

Plaintiff’s complaint consisted of four counts. Count I and II charged the defendant with negligence. Counts HP and IV charged the defendant with wilful and wanton misconduct. The case was tried before a jury in the Circuit Court of Lake County and at the conclusion of all the evidence, the trial court granted defendant’s motion for a…