Michigan Avenue National Bank v. County of Cook

Michigan Avenue National Bank v. County of Cook,
No. 88286 (Ill., June 15, 2000)

Administrator filed a medical malpractice claim alleging that the negligent actions of the
public hospital, including its physicians and nurses, was the proximate cause
of the decedent’s death. The appellees’ asserted protection from liability pursuant
to the Illinois’ Tort Immunity Act. In finding for the appellees, the Supreme
Court of Illinois determined that the “clear and unambiguous” language
of the statute barred the appellant’s action.