Ryan v. Hoffman

The plaintiff was driving home from work on May 5, 1969. He came to a stop on a divided four lane highway behind other cars waiting for a car in the process of making a left turn. Plaintiff’s car was struck in the rear by the vehicle driven by the defendant.

Plaintiff was injured, driven to the hospital in an ambulance and returned to his home the same night. His doctor bill was approximately $170 and his medical bill $147. He contended he lost four weeks salary, totalling $816, as a result of his injuries.

The suit was tried before a jury and the jury found for the plaintiff and awarded him…