Wessar v. John Chezik Motors, Inc.

KENNEDY, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal by defendants from a $27,500 judgment for plaintiff for personal injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Plaintiff had bought the motorcycle from defendant and was being instructed in its operation by defendant’s salesman, defendant Mel Kahn, who was seated behind her on the motorcycle at the time of the accident. She was attempting to turn the motorcycle around in a driveway, involving a short turn with the machine, when she struck the curb and lost control.

Plaintiff’s claim was based upon the alleged negligence of the defendant in instructing…