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Capps v. Belleville School District No. 201

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided May 10, 2000No. 5-99-0228PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Chapman

On June 2, 1995, Phyllis Capps (plaintiff) attended a graduation ceremony at a school gymnasium in Belleville School District No. 201 (the School District). As she left the gymnasium after the ceremony, plaintiff fell off the side of an accessibility ramp and was injured. Plaintiff filed a two-count complaint for damages for her injuries. The first count sounds in negligence, and the second alleges willful and wanton conduct. Both counts allege that the School District failed to place a railing on the ramp, failed to warn of a drop-off, failed to light the area, and failed to supervise…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Barnett v. Zion Park DistrictIllinois Supreme Court · 1996
  2. Henrich v. Libertyville High SchoolIllinois Supreme Court · 1999
  3. Harinek v. 161 North Clark Street Ltd. PartnershipIllinois Supreme Court · 1998
  4. West v. KirkhamIllinois Supreme Court · 1992
  5. Bubb v. Springfield School District 186Illinois Supreme Court · 1995

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. Rexroad v. City of SpringfieldIllinois Supreme Court · 2003
  2. Doe v. DimovskiAppellate Court of Illinois · 2003
  3. Barnes v. Chicago Housing AuthorityAppellate Court of Illinois · 2001
  4. Manuel v. Red Hill Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of EducationAppellate Court of Illinois · 2001
  5. Courson v. Danville School Dist.Appellate Court of Illinois · 2002

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