Gartley v. Chicago Housing Authority

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE DOWNING

delivered the opinion of the court:

Verlean Ann Gartley (plaintiff) filed suit against the Chicago Housing Authority (defendant) seeking damages for personal injuries suffered while on a playground of tire Henry Horner Housing Project (Project) located in the City of Chicago. Plaintiff .alleged defendant was negligent in its function as owner and controller of the Project, and that this negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff. Defendant filed a motion to strike and dismiss the complaint for failure to state a cause of action, and because defendant had no…