Silverman v. General Motors Corp.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SULLIVAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Judgment was entered on a jury verdict in favor of defendant in an action to recover damages for wrongful death and personal injuries arising from a single car accident. On appeal, plaintiffs present questions as to whether the trial court erred in (1) directing a verdict for defendant on their res ipsa loquitur count; (2) ruling on certain defense expert testimony and exhibits; (3) allowing a defense expert witness to be present as defendant’s representative at trial; and (4) giving certain jury instructions.

Plaintiff Vincent…