Appellate Court of Illinois November 26, 2003, 1-02-3880 (Converting Systems, Inc. v. Hot-Line Freight System, Inc.)

JUSTICE SMITH

delivered the opinion of the court:

A machine shipped by plaintiff Converting Systems, Inc. (CSI), was damaged during transport by defendant, carrier Hot-Line Freight System, Inc. (Hot-Line). CSI sued Hot-Line under federal law for repair costs of more than $25,000.