Cuellar v. Hout

PRESIDING JUSTICE LINDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, Tomas A. Cuellar, brought an action in the circuit court of Du Page County seeking damages for personal injuries he alleged resulted from the negligence of Roger W. Hout (Hout), Winfield Township (the township), and Winfield Township Highway Commissioner Arthur J. Lootens (Lootens). Prior to trial, Hout was dismissed as a defendant pursuant to a settlement agreement with plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim against the township and Lootens (defendants) was tried by a jury, which returned a verdict for defendants and against…