Adams v. Northern Illinois Gas Co. Modified upon denial of rehearing. Replaces opinion originally filed June 28, 2002.

FIRST DIVISION

August 26, 2002

No. 1-01-0303

CHRISTY A. ADAMS, as Special Adm'r ) Appeal from the

of the Estate of Janice G. Adams, ) Circuit Court of

Deceased, ) Cook County)

Plaintiff-Appellant, ))

v. ) No. 96 L 00072)

NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY, ) The Honorable) Sophia Hall,

Defendant-Appellee. ) Judge Presiding.

OPINION MODIFIED UPON DENIAL OF REHEARING

On December 7, 1995, Janice Adams died as a result of an explosion and fire at her home in Calumet City, Illinois. Christy Adams (plaintiff), as special administrator of the estate of Janice Adams, deceased, filed a wrongful death suit against…