Downing v. Chicago Transit Authority

On August 17, 1987, plaintiff, Brian Downing, awaited a red light while on his bicycle at the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Belmont in Chicago. When the light turned green, he proceeded to cross Milwaukee Avenue. According to plaintiff, about 15 feet into the intersection he was hit by a Chicago Transit Authority bus driven by Woodrow Williams. Plaintiff alleges that he suffered injuries to his left knee.

Thereafter, plaintiff brought this action against the Chicago Transit Authority (the CTA) and its "unknown employee and agent” on October 22, 1987. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint that…