Lighter v. State

Claimant, a 14-year-old boy, alleges that on July 14, 1982, at about 4:30 p.m., he was injured while in the process of crossing Touhy Avenue from the north to the south side of the street. The complaint alleges that upon stepping from the curb, he stepped on top of the storm sewer and his right foot went through the top of the sewer because one of the grates had been removed. Claimant’s right leg was stuck into the sewer past his knee and he was unable to remove his leg on his own initiative. The police were called to the scene and they were unsuccessful in removing the boy’s leg. The Skokie…