Creamer v. Troiano

KRUCKER, Chief Judge.

The lawsuit here appealed was an action for personal injuries brought by Marshall Troiano against Virgil D. Creamer and Blanche Creamer, husband and wife, and Kathy Jean Samoyoa, Mrs. Creamer’s ■daughter by a previous marriage. The trial judge granted the plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict on the issue of liability. The family purpose doctrine applied .■so that any negligence of Miss Samoyoa was imputed to her mother and stepfather. The damages question was tried to the jury and a verdict returned in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $1,500. Judgment was entered…