Deagan v. McLaughlin, Unpublished Decision (11-30-2001)

OPINION

This timely appeal arises from a judgment of the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas in favor of the Defendants-Appellees Daniel McLaughlin ("McLaughlin") and John Petretich ("Petretich") in a negligence action. John Deagan ("Appellant") alleged that Appellees negligently rear-ended his automobile while he was stopped in traffic. For the following reasons, we reverse the judgment of the trial court.

On September 15, 1994, McLaughlin was driving along Route 224 in Poland, Ohio. (Tr. 187). McLaughlin's truck bumped into the car in front of him, which was driven by Petretich. (Tr.…