Hall v. Village of Bartonville Police Department

Officer Ron Hartzell of the Bartonville police department was pursuing a truck driven by Chad Courtwright, when the truck collided with a car driven by Cleata Hall. Courtwright died, and Hall was injured. Hall filed suit against the officer and department, alleging violations of department procedures, willful and wanton conduct, and reckless disregard for the safety of others. The department and officer filed a motion for summary judgment (735 ILCS 5/2 — 1005 (West 1996)), and the trial court granted the motion.

On appeal, Hall asserts that: (a) the trial judge erred in granting summary…