Kurczak v. Cornwell

In this case, we consider whether a paved walkway on residential property constitutes a “sidewalk! ] abutting the property” under the Snow and Ice Removal Act (Act) (745 ILCS 75/2 (West 2000)). On January 7, 2001, plaintiff, John Kurczak, slipped and fell on a paved walkway leading from the driveway to the home of defendant, Noel Cornwell, f/k/a Noel Buczkowski. After plaintiff filed a one-count complaint alleging negligence, defendant moved for summary judgment, arguing that plaintiffs negligence claim was barred by the Act. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant. In…