Burns v. State

OPINION

Mitchell, J.

Claimant, Karla Burns, seeks judgment against Respondent, State of Illinois, for injuries she suffered when she tripped and fell at the top of a stairway located in Edwards Hall on the campus of Illinois State University (“ISU”). Claimant alleges that broken tiles at the top of the stairway caused her to fall. She asserts Respondent breached its duty to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition. Her complaint states Respondent was guilty of one or more of the following acts or omissions:

“a. By allowing said premises to deteriorate thereby rendering the stairway…