Hozian v. Sweeney

Plaintiff brought an action against the defendants, Mary G. Sweeney and John H. Sweeney, demanding judgment against them for their alleged negligence which resulted in a car collision and injuries to the plaintiff. The defendants moved pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 103(b) (107 Ill. 2d R. 103(b)) for a dismissal of the complaint with prejudice. The trial court granted the defendants’ motion, and the plaintiff appeals, contending that the trial court erred in dismissing the complaint.

The plaintiff initially filed a lawsuit on October 17, 1986. The plaintiff’s complaint sought damages for…