Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. Otis Elevator Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE HOFFMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

The plaintiffs, Harris Trust & Savings Bank, as guardian of the estate of Michael Clark, a disabled person, and Mary Clark and Debbie Dunn, as co-guardians of the person of Michael Clark, appeal from a directed verdict entered in favor of the defendant, Otis Elevator Company (Otis). The plaintiffs maintained this negligence action on behalf of Clark to recover damages for injuries he sustained in an elevator serviced by Otis. The plaintiffs also appeal from the trial court’s denial of their petition for sanctions against Otis and its…