Simich v. Edgewater Beach Apartments Corp.

On June 16, 2002, plaintiff, Irene C. Simich, suffered multiple injuries after tripping over a pneumatic hose and falling near the garage entrance of her residence at the Edgewater Beach Apartments, 5555 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois. Plaintiff filed a complaint sounding in negligence against defendants Edgewater Beach Apartments Corporation (Edgewater), the property owner, Sudler and Company (Sudler), the property management company, and defendant Kenneth Ortiz, property manager for Sudler. On January 27, 2005, the jury returned a verdict in favor of defendants.

Plaintiff timely…