Patargias v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Chicago, Inc.

This action was brought by plaintiff, Annette Patargias, to recover damages from the defendant, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Chicago, for an illness alleged to have been suffered by her as the result of drinking Coca-Cola which was manufactured and bottled by the defendant and purchased by her at a confectionery store. The case was tried before the court and a jury and a verdict was returned finding the defendant guilty and assessing plaintiff’s damages at $1,000. Judgment was entered on the verdict. Defendant appeals. No question is raised on the pleadings and it is not claimed that the…