Smithers v. Center Point Properties Corp.

On December 29, 1995, at approximately 9 a.m., plaintiff, Raymond Smithers, went to 11701 S. Central in response to a “full flow water alarm.” Plaintiff was with the Alsip fire department for 30 years and eventually became the deputy chief. While at the fire department, plaintiffs duties included running the fire prevention bureau and the inspection department. He conducted hundreds of commercial, industrial and residential fire inspections during his employment with the fire department. He was also responsible for checking the exterior of the buildings to insure that the post indicator…