Webb v. Ambulance Service Corp.

Estella Webb (plaintiff) appeals the trial court’s entry of summary judgment rendered in favor of Ambulance Service Corporation (defendant). In particular, plaintiff takes issue with the trial court’s denial of her motion for leave to amend her complaint under sections 2 — 616 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 110, par. 2 — 616 (now 735 ILCS 5/2— 616(d) (West 1992))) and 2 — 401 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 110, par. 2 — 401 (now 735 ILCS 5/2 — 401(b) (West 1992))) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure to name ASC Medi-Car Services, Inc. (Medi-Car) as the proper defendant.

The issues presented for…