Bulger v. Chicago Transit Authority

PRESIDING JUSTICE O’MARA FROSSARD

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff Daniel Bulger sued defendants, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Tony E. Williams, for personal injuries plaintiff incurred when he was struck by a CTA bus driven by Williams. Bulger’s wife, plaintiff Rodiea Lung, sued for loss of consortium. After a trial, the jury returned a verdict in plaintiffs’ favor. However, the jury found Bulger 50% contributorily negligent and reduced the damages award accordingly.

On appeal, defendants seek a new trial on the issue of liability, contending that the trial court…