Caldwell v. City of Philadelphia

*409CAVANAUGH, Judge:

The trial of this case resulted in a $175,000.00 verdict for the plaintiff, Gladys Caldwell (hereinafter, “Caldwell”). Caldwell alleged that the City, acting through its police officers, was liable on a theory which stemmed from the failure by the police to obtain the identity of a driver who struck her while crossing a street. Following the jury verdict, the City moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. The trial court denied the City’s motion for judgment n.o.v. and granted its motion for a new trial. Both Caldwell and the City were dissatisfied…