Porro v. P. T. Ferro Construction Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SCOTT

delivered the opinion of the court:

On March 14,1972, plaintiff John L. Porro was travelling west on Old New Lenox Road when the car he was driving skidded on a patch of ice and went out of control. Plaintiff’s auto, spinning out of control, slid across the center line and into the path of a truck owned by defendant, P. T. Ferro Construction Co., and operated by defendant’s servant, James A. Aimaro. The ensuing collision of the two vehicles resulted in injuries to plaintiff, including a coma and a skull fracture.

On May 18, 1973, plaintiff filed a two-count complaint…