Muellman v. Chicago Park District

PRESIDING JUSTICE BUCKLEY

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal arises from an action brought by plaintiff Dina Muellman to recover damages for injuries she sustained when she stepped into an open pipe. Plaintiff alleged that defendant Chicago Park District’s willful and wanton conduct resulted in her being injured. Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff. Defendant now appeals.

Plaintiff’s original complaint was stricken for failure to plead willful and wanton conduct against defendant. Plaintiff filed a first-amended complaint containing three counts. The circuit court struck…