Knor v. Parking Co. of America

On November 14,1985, plaintiff-appellee, Julie Ann Knor, brought an action against defendant-appellant, Parking Company of America, alleging personal injuries including permanent psychological damages. The plaintiff claimed that her injuries resulted from the defendant’s failure to provide adequate security in its parking lots after advertising such security. After filing its answer, the defendant moved for and was denied summary judgment. On August 1, 1989, following a jury trial in the court of common pleas, a judgment was entered for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,000,000.

Thereafter,…