Claudy v. City of Sycamore

Plaintiff appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of defendant City of Sycamore, arguing that questions of fact exist for a jury to decide. We reverse and remand this cause for trial.

Plaintiff’s decedent, Keith Claudy, an employee of AAA Tree Service, was electrocuted when he came into contact with electrical power lines while cutting down a tree located in the City of Sycamore. At the time of Claudy’s death, the Department of Public Works of the City of Sycamore was responsible for trimming and removing trees owned by the city. Russell “Babe” Worden, superintendent…