Fosket v. City of Dixon

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., J.

Sheila Fosket (“Fosket”) filed suit against the City of Dixon (“City”) alleging City was negligent for injuries she sustained when she fell after stepping on a manhole cover on a street under the custody and control of City. Following submission of Fosket’s evidence, Fosket moved to amend her pleadings to add a res ipsa loquitur claim against City based on the evidence at trial. The trial court denied her motion. The jury returned a verdict for City. This appeal followed. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Factual and Procedural Background

On August 81, 2007,…