Grady v. Marchini

Plaintiff, Evelyn Grady, filed a complaint alleging negligence against defendant, Noelia Marchini, seeking damages in excess of $15,000. Although designated as a law magistrate (LM) case (No. 04— LM — 1066), the complaint had no affidavit attached as required by Supreme Court Rule 222(b) (166 Ill. 2d R. 222(b)), stating the damages sought did or did not exceed $50,000. A jury awarded plaintiff $97,700 in damages. On defendant’s motion, the trial court reduced the award to $50,000 pursuant to Rule 222(b). Plaintiff appeals. Defendant cross-appeals arguing the court erred in rejecting her…