City of Chicago v. Midland Smelting Co.

Sixth Division September 30, 2008 No. 1-07-3200 THE CITY OF CHICAGO, a Municipal ) Appeal from Corporation, ) the Circuit Court ) of Cook County Plaintiff-Appellee, ) ) v. ) ) 04 L 050520 MIDLAND SMELTING COMPANY., d/b/a ) Midland Industries, Inc., an Illinois Corporation, ) and UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) Honorable ) Sheldon Gardner, Defendants-Appellants. ) Judge Presiding. JUSTICE McBRIDE delivered the opinion of the court: The present action involves a parcel of property owned by defendant, Midland Smelting Company (Midland). In a prior lawsuit, plaintiff, the City of Chicago (the City), attempted…