Trtanj ex rel. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. City of Granite City

PRESIDING JUSTICE STEWART

delivered the opinion of the court:

The plaintiffs appeal an order of the circuit court of Madison County granting a summary judgment in favor of the defendant, the City of Granite City (Granite City). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs Albert and Mary Trtanj (the Trtanjs) own a residence on Oaklawn Drive in Granite City, Illinois. This action was brought by plaintiff State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (State Farm) against Granite City on behalf of the Trtanjs to recover damages to the Trtanjs’ residence and…