Pomrehn v. Crete-Monee High School District

Plaintiff Kathleen Pomrehn appeals from the entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant Crete-Monee High School District in her tort action against the school district. Count IV of Pomrehn’s last amended complaint alleged that the school district was guilty of willful and wanton misconduct resulting in substantial personal injury to her. On this appeal, the plaintiff asserts that the trial court erred in entering summary judgment on the willful and wanton misconduct claim against the school district.

The facts as disclosed in the record are largely undisputed. In the spring of 1975,…