Evangelou v. Ford

Appeals from a judgment and an amended judgment of the Supreme Court (Torraca, J.), entered August 14, 1987 and September 17, 1987 in Ulster County, upon a verdict rendered in favor of defendant.

Plaintiff sued defendant for personal injuries resulting from an automobile accident occurring on August 14, 1984. Plaintiff’s car, while stopped at a red light, was struck in the rear by defendant’s car which had been stopped behind him. It was defendant’s contention that a wasp entered his vehicle, causing his foot to come off the brake and propelling his vehicle into plaintiff’s car. After a jury…