Pouk v. Village of Romeoville

Plaintiff, Marie Pouk, filed a complaint against the Village of Romeoville, alleging willful and wanton conduct. The Village filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that it was immune from liability pursuant to the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (Act) (745 ILCS 10/1 — 101 et seq. (West 2006)). The trial court granted the motion. We affirm.

On May 9, 2008, plaintiff’s daughter, Christine Jungkans, was driving north on Hale Avenue in the Village. After stopping at a stop sign at the intersection of Hale Avenue and 135th Street, Jungkans proceeded to make a left turn…