Stallman v. Youngquist
Illinois Supreme Court
531 N.E.2d 355 (1988)

- Written by Kate Luck, JD
Facts
Bari Stallman (defendant) was involved in a car accident with Clarence Youngquist (defendant) when Bari was five months pregnant with her child, Lindsay Stallman. Lindsay sustained permanent injuries from the collision. Lindsay’s father, Mark Stallman (plaintiff), brought suit against Bari and Youngquist for negligence on Lindsay’s behalf. Bari filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that she could not be held liable for unintentional prenatal injuries to her daughter. The trial court granted the motion, and Mark appealed. The appellate court twice reversed and remanded the case to the trial court After the second appellate court decision, Bari appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Cunningham, J.)
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