Berry v. City of Chicago

Summary

The Illinois Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs' negligence claim failed because it alleged only an increased risk of lead exposure and a need for medical monitoring, not an actual or realized injury. It also held that the inverse-condemnation claim failed because alleging that the City's work made service lines more dangerous, without alleging measurable pecuniary loss or diminished property value, was insufficient under the Illinois takings clause. The court therefore reversed the appellate court and affirmed dismissal of the amended complaint with prejudice.