Repinski v. Jubilee Oil Co.

Plaintiff, Walter Repinski, brought this action to recover for injuries he suffered from a fall on a sidewalk in Chicago. His wife also sought to recover for the loss of her husband’s support and services. The trial court directed a verdict for defendants at the close of plaintiffs’ case. Plaintiffs appeal and contend that the trial court erred: (1) in directing a verdict for defendants, and (2) in granting defendants’ motion in limine to exclude reference to Walter’s suicide attempt and his resulting brain damage.

On November 27, 1973, Walter was walking to his job as a punch press operator…