Notaro Homes, Inc. v. Chicago Title Insurance

On October 7, 1997, plaintiff, Notaro Homes, Inc., filed a four-count complaint against defendant, Chicago Title Insurance Company, alleging that defendant’s failure to disclose to it the existence of a recorded amendment (amendment) to the City of McHenry’s (City) zoning ordinance resulted in the purchase of a City lot upon which an intended apartment building could not be built. In count I, plaintiff sought a declaratory judgment regarding the parties’ rights under the title insurance policy. Count II alleged breach of contract. In count III, plaintiff pleaded negligent misrepresentation in…