Brannock v. City of Chicago

Plaintiff Linda Brannock appeals from an order of the circuit court granting a motion for summary judgment filed by defendant, the City of Chicago. Plaintiff argues that a genuine issue of material fact existed and, therefore, the court erred in granting the city’s motion.

Plaintiff was injured when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger struck a barrier curb located at 3800 north on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Plaintiff filed suit against the city alleging that it had carelessly and negligently designed, constructed, and maintained the portion of Lake Shore Drive where the accident…