Orner v. Casey

MORGAN, J.,

This was an automobile accident case tried by a jury which gave a verdict for defendant. Plaintiffs have moved for a new trial.

The case arose out of a two-car collision on the South Bridge in Harrisburg on March 31, 1972, at about 1:30 p.m. Both plaintiff, Elaine M. Orner, and defendant were driving their automobiles westwardly in the passing lane with plaintiff in front. The line of cars ahead of plaintiff stopped and she applied her brakes. Defendant struck the rear of plaintiffs vehicle and was, in turn, struck in the rear by a third vehicle.

Plaintiff testified that the line of…