Federenko v. Builders Plumbing Supplies, Inc.

Plaintiff sued for injuries allegedly suffered as a result of defendant’s wilful violation of the Structural Work Act of Illinois. Defendant answered the complaint in due course. On January 17, 1967, the action was dismissed for want of prosecution due to the failure of plaintiff or his attorney to attend three pretrial conferences. On February 20, 1967, the trial court denied a motion to vacate the order of dismissal filed within thirty days. Plaintiff appealed from both orders (appeal No. 52,346). Under the provisions of section 24 (a) of the Limitations Act, plaintiff refiled his suit…