Thilman & Co. v. Esposito

Plaintiff Thilman & Company (Thilman) brought an action against defendants Angelo Esposito (Esposito), Pioneer Development Corporation (Pioneer) and Oak Brook Bank, alleging that defendants were liable to plaintiff for insurance premiums due from the owners and operators of a business known as Ireland’s Oyster House (Ireland’s). In a bench trial, the court entered judgment for plaintiff and against Esposito and Pioneer in the amount of $10,049, plus costs, and against Oak Brook Bank in the amount of $1,201, plus costs. Only defendants Esposito and Pioneer appeal.

Defendants contend that (1)…