Morris v. DeLong

Sognier, Judge.

Charles Morris brought suit against Michael DeLong, Ploof Truck Lines, Inc. (PTL) and Transport Indemnity Company, PTL’s insurer, seeking damages for injuries incurred in an accident between Morris’ automobile and PTL’s truck, driven by DeLong. PTL counterclaimed for property damages to its truck. The jury returned a verdict against Morris on his claim and in favor of Morris on PTL’s counterclaim. The trial court denied Morris’ motion for a new trial and this appeal followed.

Appellant’s car was struck from behind by PTL’s tractor trailer truck, driven by DeLong, on Interstate…