Decided by the Illinois Supreme Court on December 1, 2016, Murphy-Hylton v. Klein Creek Condominium et al. held that the immunity granted under the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act for the negligent removal of naturally accumulated snow and ice does not also provide immunity for injuries caused by ice arising due to circumstances unrelated … Read More ›

On December 1, 2016, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act (the “Act”), which provides immunity and limits liability for negligent removal of naturally accumulated snow and ice, does not apply to limit liability for negligently creating an unnatural condition that causes ice to accumulate.

In Murphy-Hylton v. LMS, the … Read More ›

The Snow Removal Service Liability Limitation Act became effective August 25, 2016, and eliminates certain common contractual remedies of associations. As a result, certain indemnity agreements are void.

A provision that is part of or in connection with a snow removal and ice control services contract is against public policy and void if it does any … Read More ›

At this time many Associations that have swimming facilities on their premises have closed them down for the season. However, it is important for the Associations to make sure that the swimming pool licenses for the next season are properly renewed with the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) before May of next year, prior … Read More ›