Hawkins v. Richardson

Plaintiff, Vandy Lee Hawkins, filed a malpractice suit pro se in the circuit court of Cook County, alleging that defendant, Dr. James Richardson, was negligent in prescribing eyeglasses for plaintiff. A bench trial in the cause resulted in a judgment for defendant. However, the trial court vacated this judgment upon motion by plaintiff and ordered á new trial to be held. At the conclusion of this bench trial, the trial judge rendered judgment for plaintiff and assessed damages in the amount of $55 and costs. From this judgment defendant appeals.

The trial was conducted in the pro se division…