Funk v. Venture Stores, Inc.

This is a negligence action arising out of injuries sustained by plaintiff Virginia Funk when she tripped over a fallen no-parking sign on the sidewalk in front of defendant Venture’s store located at 901 West Lake Street in Peoria, Illinois. Mrs. Funk not only suffered a broken hip as a result of the March 27, 1975, fall, but also experienced a number of complications including pneumonia and thrombophlebitis. A four-count negligence complaint was ultimately filed by Mrs. Funk and her husband Edwin against Venture Stores, Inc., and co-defendant Schnucks’ Twenty-five, Inc. Following a jury…