Daniels v. Standard Oil Realty Corp.

Plaintiff, Booker Daniels, Jr., brought a two-count action against defendants, Otis Elevator Company (Otis) and Standard Oil Realty Corporation (Standard Realty) for personal injuries sustained in an elevator accident. The elevator was manufactured, installed and maintained by Otis and owned by Standard Realty. Count I of plaintiff’s complaint alleged specific negligence and count II was based on res ipsa loquitur. At trial, following the close of evidence, the. court granted a directed verdict in favor of defendant Standard Realty on the negligence count only. The jury returned a verdict of…