Miller v. Civil Constructors, Inc.
Illinois Court of Appeal
651 N.E.2d 239 (Ill. App. 1995)
Relevant factsFree
Gary Miller (plaintiff) was injured when a stray bullet from nearby police target practice ricocheted and struck him as he fell from his truck; he sued the firing range's owner and the police officers' employer (defendants) on a strict liability theory, arguing the activity was ultrahazardous. The trial court dismissed the strict liability claims, and Miller appealed.
IssueFree
Whether operating a firing range for target practice and using firearms at a firing range are ultrahazardous activities.
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