Barillari v. City of Milwaukee

The plaintiffs appeal from a judgment dismissing their wrongful death complaint against the City of Milwaukee. The plaintiffs are the parents, two minor siblings by their guardian ad litem, one adult sibling, and the personal representative of the decedent, Shannon Barillari. The trial court granted the City's motion for summary judgment on the basis of governmental immunity. The plaintiffs appeal. We conclude that the complaint stated a claim for which relief could be granted. Thus, we reverse.

The plaintiffs' complaint charged the City with negligence and alleged the following facts. On July…