Martino v. Family Service Agency

On November 18, 1980, plaintiff, Janet Martino, brought suit in the circuit court of Sangamon County against defendants, Family Service Agency of Adams County (Family Service) and Jane Balke. The venue was subsequently transferred to the circuit court of Adams County. On March 8, 1982, upon defendants’ motion, that court entered a judgment dismissing, with prejudice, plaintiff’s five-count, third amended complaint. Plaintiff appeals.

The principal issue on appeal is whether the various counts of the third amended complaint stated causes of action. Although based on different theories, the…