Myth Busted: It’s NOT TRUE That Property Owners Can Be Sued if Someone Slips on Shoveled Sidewalk – WTTW (Chicago)

The first, last and only source on the subject is the Municipal Code of Chicago. And section 10-8-190 clearly states: “Any person who removes snow or ice from the public sidewalk or street, shall not, as a result of his acts or omissions in such removal, be liable for civil damages.”

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