Legal Opinion

Parks v. Kownacki

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided August 10, 2000No. 87834, 87839 cons. RelPublished

1Opinion of the Court 1

Docket Nos. 87834, 87839 cons.–Agenda 16–January 2000.

GINA TRIMBLE PARKS et al ., Appellees, v. RAYMOND KOWNACKI et al. , Appellants.

Opinion filed August 10, 2000.

2Opinion of the Court · RathjeJustice Rathje

The issue presented is whether plaintiff’s second amended complaint, which contains 14 counts relating to her alleged sexual abuse by a Roman Catholic priest, is barred by the statute of limitations.

BACKGROUND

Summary of Proceedings Below

On February 28, 1995, plaintiffs Gina and Douglas Parks filed a complaint against defendants Reverend Raymond Kownacki, St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church (the Parish), and the Catholic…

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  2. Ward v. K Mart Corp.Illinois Supreme Court · 1990
  3. Molitor v. Kaneland Community Unit District No. 302Illinois Supreme Court · 1959
  4. Knox College v. Celotex Corp.Illinois Supreme Court · 1981
  5. Alvis v. RibarIllinois Supreme Court · 1981

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