(Court opinion corrected 12/19/18.) Court properly dismissed Plaintiff's complaint arising out of injuries sustained when roof of Defendant's building uplifted during a wind storm and struck nearby power lines, resulting in an electrical surge that damaged Plaintiff's property. Section 13-214(a) of Code of Civil Procedure, which is the construction negligence limitation period, applies to Plaintiff's claims, which involve a defectively constructed roof, a single event that does not entail daily provision of a dangerous utility to a customer.Limitations period was triggered at the time the roof of Defendant's building detached and caused damage to Plaintiff's property. As 4-year limitations period expired before Plaintiff filed suit, dismissal was proper.(McBRIDE and GORDON, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Statutes of Limitations