Smith v. Richard

PRESIDING JUSTICE GREEN

delivered the opinion of the court:

On February 4, 1981, plaintiff, James A. Smith, filed suit in the circuit court of Macon County against defendant, George L. Richard, seeking to recover for personal injuries resulting from a multivehicle collision in which a truck driven by defendant was involved. At the time of the collision, Richard was driving a mail route pursuant to a transportation services subcontract with the United States Postal Service (Postal Service). Negligence was charged.

On April 23, 1982, a second amended complaint was filed which not only sought…