Pihsiou Hsu v. Mound City Yellow Cab Co.

PUDLOWSKI, Presiding Judge.

In an action to recover damages allegedly caused by defendant’s negligence, the plaintiff received a jury verdict of $50,000. The defendant’s motion for a new trial was sustained, and from this order the plaintiff appeals.

On the evening of July 5, 1977, plaintiff was a passenger in the rear seat of a companion’s car when it was struck from the rear by defendant’s taxicab. Upon impact, the plaintiff was thrown into the front seat of the car and then thrust backward. Immediately following the accident, plaintiff complained of dizziness. Upon returning home that…