Supanchick v. Pfaff

A jury returned a verdict for the defense in this rear end vehicle collision case. Michael Supanchick appeals, contending the trial court erred when it denied his motions for a directed verdict on liability and for a new trial. We reverse.

On November 17, 1984, four vehicles were headed south on Monroe Street in Spokane, down the Monroe Street hill approaching the Alice Street intersection just past Cora Street. The weather was clear, the street was dry, and vision was unobstructed. The plaintiff, Michael Supanchick, was driving the third car in line, followed by the defendant, Kenneth Pfaff.…