Bickerman v. Wosik

Lawrence Bickerman, the decedent, filed a complaint against the defendants, John Wosik, Pat Dobbs, and Jon, Inc., alleging negligence. The complaint contained the following allegations. On February 10, 1989, Bickerman went to the law office of John Wosik. Wosik had placed a sign on the front door directing patrons to use the rear door. Bickerman entered through the rear door and fell down the basement stairs, incurring injuries. The complaint further alleged that the defendants’ premises were in violation of various statutory provisions: section 9 of “An Act relating to the investigation and…