McGrorey v. Obermayer

TARIFF, J.,

Presently before the court are plaintiffs’ motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial. After review of the record, briefs, and oral argument held, plaintiffs’ motions are denied.

*337I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Claire McGrorey sustained a severe injury in 1970 when the Volkswagen automobile in which she was a front seat passenger was involved in a one-car accident. Defendants herein, an attorney and the law firm of which he was a partner, were retained by the McGrorey family to represent them. A lawsuit brought by defendants on plaintiffs’ behalf against the driver…