Giannos v. Portnov

This is an action of tort arising out of a collision of motor vehicles. The defendant was defaulted for failure to answer interrogatories and the matter came on for assessment of damages.

At the hearing, the plaintiff testified that on July 19, 1971 while on the Jamaicaway, Boston. Massachusetts, his vehicle was in collision with an oncoming car operated by the defendant that was travelling at a speed of 70 to 75 mph. That three more cars were involved, including a Volkswagon, in which a girl was killed. Upon impact, the plaintiff’s chest hit the steering wheel, his neck snapped forward and…