Hough v. Kalousek

The plaintiff, Edward Hough, as special administrator of the estate of Tina Marie Hough, deceased, sued the defendants, Christopher Kalousek and Village of Oak Lawn, alleging that their negligence had caused the death of decedent from a car accident while she was standing on a street. Count I of plaintiff’s complaint alleged that Mr. Kalousek failed to exercise reasonable care when driving his vehicle, and count II alleged that Oak Lawn failed to adequately maintain the streetlights where the accident occurred. Mr. Kalousek filed a cross-claim against Oak Lawn for contribution. Oak Lawn moved…