Dignan Estate of Dignan v. Midas-International Corp.

Dennis Doherty appeals from an order dismissing his counterclaim, contending that the dismissal of his counterclaim on the grounds that it was barred by the statute of limitations (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 83, par. 14) was erroneous.

The following facts are pertinent to the disposition of this appeal.

On June 6, 1975, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging that the death of Jean Marie Dignan on January 6,1974, was caused by the negligent acts of defendants. Specifically, the complaint cited the alleged negligent design and sale of a defective automobile exhaust system by Midas-International…