Surowiec v. General Motors Corp.

TAMILIA, Judge:

On June 29,1990, a car owned and operated by the plaintiff, Joseph T. Surowiee, accelerated inexplicably while plaintiff was attempting to park, resulting in property damage and personal injury. Surowiee and his wife, Jean Surowiee, brought suit against General Motors Corporation alleging negligence, breach of warranty and strict liability. A jury returned a verdict in favor' of the plaintiffs, and defendant filed post-trial motions seeking judgment n.o.v., a new trial or remittitur. 1 The trial court denied the request for judgment n.o.v., but granted a new trial reasoning it…