Majca v. Beekil

The plaintiffs in these consolidated cases filed complaints in the circuit court of Cook County seeking to recover damages for their fear of contracting acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In cause No. 83677, the trial judge granted summary judgment in favor of defendants. In cause No. 83886, the trial judge dismissed plaintiffs’ complaint. In each case, the appellate court affirmed. We granted plaintiffs’ petitions for leave to appeal (166 Ill. 2d R. 315) and consolidated the cases for the purposes of this appeal. We affirm the judgments of the appellate court.

BACKGROUND

Cause No.…