Theama v. City of Kenosha

This is a review of an order of the court of appeals, dated December 7, 1982, summarily affirming a summary judgment of the Kenosha county circuit court, Michael S. Fisher, circuit judge, that dismissed the minor children’s claims for the loss of society and companionship arising from injuries sustained by their father. We hold that a minor child may recover for the loss of a parent’s society and companionship caused by negligent injury to the parent. Accordingly, we reverse the order of the court of appeals and remand the cause to the circuit court.

The complaint alleges that on June 27,…