King v. Ohren

Plaintiff Lisa King brought a two-count action for injuries suffered in defendant Mabel Ohren’s kitchen on May 18, 1986. Count I sounded in negligence, and count II was brought under the Animal Control Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 8, par. 351 et seq.). The trial court granted summary judgment for defendant on both counts. King appeals the dismissal of count II only.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment when plaintiff was injured while defendant’s dog moved around underfoot. We affirm.

The undisputed facts are…