Oh how do I love the natural accumulation doctrine - let me count the ways! Yep - summary judgment was granted on yet another case based on natural accumulation. This time in Kane County, Illinois. In this case, the plaintiff sued the store who controlled the parking lot, the company…

What is the greatest defense rule created in Illinois for retailers, restaurants and hospitality companies? You guessed it - the natural accumulation rule! Hands down this is my favorite rule because regardless of what county I'm in (yes, even Cook County), judges fairly and accurately apply this rule which means…

I recently wrote an article about how the natural accumulation doctrine applies inside the premises, not just outside, and that must have brought me luck because shortly thereafter I succeeded in obtaining summary judgment in DuPage County for my client based on natural accumulation inside the store. The plaintiff slipped…