Anderson v. KLASEK

Plaintiffs, Dr. Kenneth B. Anderson and Lois A. Anderson, filed a four-count complaint in the circuit court of Jackson County after purchasing a house with termite damage. Count I was directed against defendant Lila L. Klasek, the seller, and alleged a violation of the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act (Disclosure Act) (765 ILCS 77/1 et seq. (West 2002)). Count II was a negligence claim directed against defendant Mike Smith, a home inspector. Count II was dismissed prior to the trial when plaintiffs and Smith reached an out-of-court settlement. Count III was directed against defendant…