Haynes v. Chicago Transit Authority

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE JOHNSON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, James Haynes, instituted a negligence action against defendant, Chicago Transit Authority (C.T.A.), for injuries allegedly sustained from an assault and battery occurring on a C.T.A. “L” platform. The trial court denied defendant’s motion for directed verdict. Thereafter, the cause was submitted to a jury which returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of *5000. Defendant appeals.

We affirm.

The issues presented for review are (1) regarding foreseeability of the assault and failure to prevent the injury, whether…