Date: 06-28-1999

Case Style: Robert Hubeny and Melena Hubeny v. Janet Chairse

Case Number: 97-L-129

Judge: Paul Noland

Court: Circuit Court, Du Page County, Ilinois

Plaintiff's Attorney: Darryl L. Awick, of John R. Hubeny & Associates, Westmont, Illinois.

Defendant's Attorney: Robert R. Foos, Jr., of Eannace, Lowery & Meade, Bedford Park, Illinois.

Description: Automobile Accident - Plaintiffs' complaint alleged that Janet Chairse, individually and as the agent of defendant Ronald Chairse (Ronald), negligently drove an automobile into an intersection against a red traffic light and caused a collision with plaintiffs' vehicle. Plaintiffs sought damages for both bodily injuries and damage to their vehicle

Outcome: At trial, the court first found, based on the allegations deemed to be admitted, that Janet Chairse was negligent and liable to plaintiffs for damages including no less than $9,900 in medical expenses. The court then conducted a trial solely on the issue of damages. The court awarded Robert Hubeny a judgment in the amount of $9,714 and awarded Melena Hubeny a judgment in the amount of $21,219.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: Janet Chairse appealed. Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District affirmed the trial court. See: 713 N.E.2d 222 (Ill. App.3d 1999). The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. Reported by JAB.