Where's The Evidence? - Illinois Premises Liability & The Notice Requirement

Chicago, Ill. (January 22, 2019) - To prevail in a premises liability action in Illinois, a plaintiff must prove the following:

1. The existence of a condition that presents an unreasonable risk of harm to persons on the premises;
2. That the defendants knew or should have known that the condition posed an unreasonable risk of harm;
3. That the defendants should have anticipated that individuals on the premises would fail to discover or recognize the danger or otherwise fail to protect themselves against it;
4. A negligent act or omission on the part of the defendant;
5. An injury suffered by the plaintiff; and
6. That the condition on the property was a proximate cause of the injury to the plaintiff.