Step on a Crack, Break the City’s Bank: Discretionary Immunity Requires a Conscious Decision to Not Repair City Sidewalks

The Illinois Supreme Court clarified discretionary immunity for public entities concerning sidewalk maintenance. In Barbara Monson v. The City of Danville, the court ruled that a city must show a conscious decision not to repair hazardous conditions to claim immunity from negligence lawsuits. This emphasizes the need for documented decision-making and sets a key precedent for municipalities in Illinois, impacting future negligence claims against public entities.