GORE v. OTIS ELEVATOR CO.


762 A.2d 292 (2000)

335 N.J. Super. 296

Gerald Edward GORE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, Defendant-Respondent, and Cushman and Wakefield, ABC Corp. (1-5 fictitious names) and John Doe/Jane Doe (1-5 fictitious names), Defendants.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided December 4, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Irwin B. Seligsohn, West Orange, argued the cause for appellant (Goldberger, Seligsohn & Shinrod, attorneys; Mr. Seligsohn, on the brief).

Richard B. Livingston, Springfield, argued the cause for respondent.

Before Judges BAIME and LINTNER.


The opinion of the court was delivered by BAIME, P.J.A.D.

Plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment dismissing his complaint against defendant Otis Elevator Company. He asserts that the Law Division judge erred by failing to apply the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. We disagree and affirm the judgment entered.

Plaintiff alleged that he was injured while entering an elevator. He claimed that the elevator doors...

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