Laine v. State

This action arises out of an automobile accident that occurred on February 18,1966, at about 3:30 p.m. on Illinois Route 132 near Gurnee, Illinois. Mildred Laine was driving east on Illinois Route 132 with her two sons, Brian and Randolph sitting next to her in the front seat of the car, when the tires on the right side of her car left the highway. When she attempted to reenter the road she lost control of her car, swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic, and collided with a westbound car. Mrs. Laine was seriously injured and her two sons were killed.

Claimants contend that the State was…