Palausky v. Landers

Plaintiffs, Edward J. Palausky, Jr., a minor, by Edward J. Palausky, Sr., his father, and Edward J. Palausky, Sr., individually, filed suit in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County against defendant Deborah J. Landers to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by defendant’s negligence in the operation of her automobile. Plaintiffs appeal from the judgment entered on a verdict in defendant’s favor alleging that an improper instruction was given to the jury.

On November 14,1974, plaintiff, Edward Palausky, Jr., a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle driven by Ms. Landers as he was…