Johnson v. City of Philadelphia

OPINION BY

Judge COHN.

Keith Johnson (Johnson) appeals from the order of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas denying his post-trial motions. We vacate the trial court’s order and remand for a new trial.

The relevant facts of the case are as follows. On July 28, 1997, Erik Bullock (Bullock), acting in his capacity as a police officer for the City of Philadelphia (City), broadsided Johnson’s vehicle while responding to a police call for backup assistance. The lights and siren on Bullock’s police car were turned on at the time of the accident. Johnson sustained numerous injuries. While at…