Bailey v. Wilson

The parties were involved in a two-car collision in Danville, IIlinois. Plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit against defendant for personal injuries to her head, neck, and back. After a trial, the jury returned a verdict in defendant’s favor. Plaintiff appeals, arguing the verdict was contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence and the court erred in admitting evidence of a prior automobile accident involving plaintiff. We disagree and affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

The automobile accident occurred in January 1995, as defendant was driving north on Vermilion Street, a four-lane road in Danville,…