Patarozzi v. Prairie States Oil & Grease Co.

This is an appeal from a judgment on a maximum verdict against defendant for the wrongful death of one Max Patarozzi and for the additional expense of $1,085.-70 for his burial. The complaint was filed by decedent’s widow, in her individual capacity, and as administrator of decedent’s estate. The evidence shows that death resulted from injuries sustained October 12, 1962, when an automobile operated by Max Patarozzi on Main Street in Seneca collided at the intersection of Union Street with a truck owned by defendant, Prairie States Oil & Grease Company. At the time of the collision, the truck…