Casas v. Maulhardt Buick, Inc.

Plaintiffs, Michael Casas, a minor, and his father, Stanley Casas, appeal from a judgment in favor of defendants, Oscar Rodriguez and Maulhardt Buick, Inc. (“Maulhardt”), entered after a jury verdict for the defendants. Michael, through his guardian ad litem, sought damages for personal injuries he sustained when he was run over by a car driven by Rodriguez, an employee of Maulhardt acting within the scope of liis employment. Michael’s father joined the action to recover medical expenses he had incurred on Michael’s behalf.

The case has been tried twice. The first trial resulted in a defense…