Robers v. Condell Medical Center

Plaintiff, Thomas Robers, appeals the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of defendant Condell Medical Center (Con-dell Hospital or Condell). We affirm.

The following facts are taken from the record. Condell is a hospital located in Libertyville, Illinois. Plaintiff filed a complaint against podiatrist Donald Burdick, M.D., alleging that, through Burdick’s negligent treatment of his toe, plaintiff suffered injuries. Plaintiff later amended his complaint naming Condell as an additional defendant. Plaintiff alleged that Condell was liable under the theory of apparent authority. A…