Santos v. Chicago Transit Authority

Plaintiff, John T. Santos, sued the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for injuries he sustained during a January 18, 1980," accident in which a CTA bus struck Santos as he ran toward the bus. After a trial, the jury found in Santos’ favor based upon the parties’ comparative negligence, but reduced the verdict awarded to plaintiff by 60%.

On appeal, the CTA argues that the trial court: (1) improperly failed to grant defendant’s motions for directed verdict, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and for a new trial; (2) improperly failed to submit to the jury defendant’s special…