National Tea Co. v. Gaylord Discount Department Stores, Inc.

Plaintiff, National Tea Company (National), appeals from orders of the circuit court of Cook County granting summary judgment to defendant, Gaylord Discount Department Stores (Gaylord). National originally brought suit against Gaylord and two of Gaylord’s licensees, Diane Costume Jewelry and Strathmax Corporation (hereinafter Diane and Zayre, respectively) for property damage resulting from a fire which occurred in a building occupied by Gaylord, its licensees, and National. The complaint alleges as to each defendant exclusive control of the premises in which the fire took place and contains…