Speight v. Mahalis

MASSIAH-JACKSON, J.,

At the conclusion of a jury trial in July 2007, plaintiff Edward Speight Jr. was awarded $75,000. Plaintiff, Ms. Lachette Smith was awarded $50,000. The litigation ensued as a result of a motor vehicle accident wherein defendant-driver, William Whitlock, hit the plaintiffs’ vehicle which had been stopped at a red light in Philadelphia. Both plaintiffs suffered injuries as a result of the impact.

Because Mr. Whitlock died prior to trial, the estate of Mr. Whitlock filed a pretrial motion in limine to preclude trial testimony from any person with an interest adverse to the…