Thomson v. McDonald's, Inc.

PRESIDING JUSTICE MURRAY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff Hannah Thomson appeals from orders dismissing her complaint against defendant Harry Theodore on the ground that it was barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The cause of action arose out of plaintiff’s fall on the ice in a McDonald’s restaurant parking lot on January 29, 1985. She subsequently sued only defendant McDonald’s to recover for her injuries. McDonald’s registered agent was served and McDonald’s then filed an appearance.

In its answer to plaintiff’s complaint, McDonald’s made a general denial to the…