Botta v. Brunner

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Ekancis, J.

Certification was granted to review the judgment in this motor vehicle negligence action.

The plaintiff, Nancy Botta, was a passenger in an automobile driven by the defendant, Herman G. Brunner, when it collided with a car operated by co-defendant Leo Erieband. She sued both drivers to recover damages for injuries and monetary losses suffered. Eose De Santis, another rider in the Brunner vehicle, brought an independent suit against the two operators, claiming injuries and other damages. By consent, the actions were tried together. After eight…