King v. State of Illinois, Division of Highways

Claimant’s wife was killed as a result of a collision at an intersection where a village street crosses U.S. Highway 150 in the Village of LeRoy in McLean County.

The claimant, James O. King, brings this action individually and as administrator of the estate of his wife, Rhoda King, deceased. The complaint seeks damages for the wrongful death of the deceased, and for reimbursement of her medical and funeral expenses.

Claimant alleges that the proximate cause of his wife’s death was the State’s negligence in failing to replace a downed stop sign within a reasonable^ .time after having actual or…