Farner v. Brunswick Corp.

Plaintiff, Brenda A. Farner, filed a three-count complaint in the circuit court of Cook County against defendant, Brunswick Corporation, seeking compensatory and punitive damages for injuries she suffered when she was struck by a propeller on a boat motor designed and manufactured by defendant. Pursuant to agreement of the parties, the circuit court transferred the cause to Kane County, and defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. Following the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of defendant, plaintiff filed this timely appeal pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 301 (134…