Postich v. Henrichs

Plaintiff, Michelle C. Postich, brought this action in the circuit court of Lake County against defendant, Timothy M. Henrichs, seeking recovery for injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident. At the time of the accident, defendant was employed by the Department of Conservation as a police officer and was on duty in that capacity. Following a bench trial, the court entered judgment in plaintiffs favor awarding damages in the amount of $4,682. On appeal, defendant argues that this action should have been brought in the Court of Claims and the circuit court of Lake County lacked…