Rudolf
MOUNT VERNON – Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf correctly immunized St. Clair County and its 911 emergency telephone system against a wrongful death suit, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 9.
Justices Randy Moore and Mark Boie rejected claims of Larry Schultz, estate administrator for his late wife Laurene Schultz.
Justice Milton Wharton dissented.
Larry Schultz called 911 on Oct. 22, 2017, said his wife was under the influence of alcohol, and asked for help in keeping her from driving.
He asked the dispatcher to send police to All-Mart in Mascoutah, but the dispatcher sent police to Handi-Mart.
Laurene drove to Sax’s store, and Larry called 911 again.