Rosenstein v. Chicago Transit Authority

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is a personal injury action brought by Milton Rosenstein and his son, Howard, against the Chicago Transit Authority and its driver, Richard Trefny. The case was tried before the court without a jury, resulting in a judgment for $36,000 in favor of Milton Rosenstein (hereinafter referred to as plaintiff) and $100 in favor of Howard Rosenstein, his nine year old son who was a passenger in the car. The defendants appeal.

The sole contention presented for review is that the damagés awarded to plaintiff were excessive.

The record…