Cole Ex Rel. Cole v. City of East Peoria

On April 27, 1988, plaintiff James D. Cole II brought suit in the circuit court of Tazewell County against defendant City of East Peoria (City) seeking damages (1) on behalf of his minor daughter Jessica L. Cole for injuries she received; and (2) on his own behalf for medical expenses he paid as a result of those injuries. On October 3, 1989, the circuit court granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ second-amended complaint. Plaintiffs have appealed. Summary judgment may be granted only when the pleadings and other documents before the court show no genuine issue…