Kraus v. Taylor

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

Timothy Kraus (appellant) challenges the denial of the post-trial motions he filed after an unfavorable verdict in his negligence action against James E. Taylor and Harris Fuels, Inc. (appellees). This litigation requires us to consider when intoxication evidence may be admitted against a pedestrian plaintiff in a suit arising from a collision with an automobile. We are also required to consider when a history of drug and alcohol abuse is admissible against a plaintiff who alleges permanent injury. We affirm.

Appellee Taylor struck appellant on October 20, 1990, while driving…