Herzig v. Larson-Sawchak

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

The trial court concluded that Joseph Herzig (Herzig) was entitled to recover damages for the lost use of his leased taxicab. Gloria Larson-Sawchak and John Sawchak (Sawchaks) appeal, challenging Herzig’s entitlement to damages. We reverse.

FACTS

Herzig entered into a lease agreement with East Lake Auto on February 10, 1987. Under the agreement, Herzig was to pay East Lake Auto $45 a shift for the use of a taxicab. Herzig’s shift was from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On May 6, 1988, while Herzig was driving the taxicab, he was involved in an accident with the Sawchaks. The…