Case law

Collier v. Bradley University

113 F. Supp. 2d 1235 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 31, 2000

For example, to establish a pattern of discriminatory hiring, the relevant comparison would be one between the racial composition of those hired and those who applied who were also qualified for the job. See Ibarra v. … If there is evidence that the 41 applicants who applied were qualified, then this statistical evidence is admissible.

Cesca v. Western Illinois University Board of Trustees

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 9, 2024

The qualifier of “hope” plainly renders this statement an unenforceable promise. Cf. Galligan v. Adtalem Glob. Educ. Inc., No. 17 C 6310, 2019 WL 423356, at *7 (N.D. Ill. … The first is that the Code of Student Conduct clearly disclaims an intent to be bound. See Code of Student Conduct: C.

Brady

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 22, 2026

“As a practical matter, then, [courts] may dispense with the ADA and the thorny question of sovereign immunity, since [a plaintiff] can have but one recovery.” Id. at 672. … Jan. 28, 2016) (The PREA “does not create a private cause of action” but instead “establishes finding of facts, sets forth statistics, recites research, adopts standards, and provides for grant money”) (collecting cases

Doe 8 v. Musselman

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 29, 2025

Per the Plaintiffs, the constitutional right as framed by the Court in its March 5th Order is the exact right clearly established in York “in the distribution prong of the section 1983 case.” Plfs’ Mot. to Recons. … immunity – fail.

Edwards v. Sangamon County Sheriff's Detention Facility

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Mar 28, 2023

Plaintiff has failed to clearly state a violation of his constitutional rights. Plaintiff must provide a factual basis for any intended claim. … In addition, the mere fact that a defendant was a supervisor is insufficient to establish liability because the doctrine of respondeat superior (supervisor liability) does not apply to actions filed under 42 USC §1983.

Fuller v. Lane

686 F. Supp. 686 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jun 21, 1988

Clearly — NO! … That decision, however, is clearly within the discretion of internal prison management.

Paul-Edwards

District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 8, 2026

burden to show that they violated clearly established law when they failed to prevent misconduct which they had no knowledge of. … Defendants’ qualified immunity argument turns on a disputed factual issue—whether Defendants were deliberately indifferent—which is not suitable for resolution at the pleading stage. Roldan v.

Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc. v. Employers Insurance

470 F. Supp. 2d 873 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 24, 2007

But here, the IDEM clearly states that if Keystone determines that the listed wastes are hazardous, corrective action “must” be taken. … Coverage Between 1972-1985, the Qualified Pollution Exclusion Wausau argues that the qualified pollution exclusion contained in its policies beginning in 1972 (set forth above on page 21) bars Keystone’s claims for coverage

Kohl v. Housing Auth. of City of Bloomington, Ill.

537 F. Supp. 1207 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 3, 1982

In other words, if a family qualifies for Section 8 housing assistance, a maximum of thirty per cent of its income will be used to pay rent. The rest is paid to the landlord by the PHA with federal funds. … It found that the regulations clearly allowed the application of eligibility criteria other than income and family composition. See also Ressler v.

Mohr v. TARGETED GENETICS, INC.

690 F. Supp. 2d 711 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Mar 3, 2010

Her body was full of infection, while her immune system seemingly was ceasing to function. The Plaintiff further alleges that, when the doctors at the University of Chicago learned Ms. … Abbott next states that, in reviewing the scientific evidence regarding a proposed drug, the FDA is required to “establish panels of experts” consisting of “members who are qualified by training and experience to evaluate

Ehrman v. Henkel Corp. Long Term Disability Plan

194 F. Supp. 2d 813 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 4, 2002

After the first 18 months of disability, “disability” means your inability because of illness or injury to perform any job for which you are qualified by training, experience or education. (Comp # 1, Exh. … The Seventh Circuit has clearly established that the mere fact that a plan requires an administrator to determine eligibility does not give the employee sufficient notice that the plan administrator will get the benefit of

Ertell v. Department of the Army

626 F. Supp. 903 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 7, 1986

Ertell is qualified. He has been offered none of them and he blames three documents in his file for this failure to be re-employed. … It was clearly held by the court in Blevins v.

Sanchez v. Rock Island County Health Department

District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 12, 2025

As the burden is on RICHD to establish that the expert is qualified, it informs the Court that Dr. … RICHD has met its burden in establishing how the expert opinion will aid the finder of fact. In sum, RICHD has met its burden to establish that the majority of Dr.

Mowen v. Glossip

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 6, 2022

In addition, “suit against an individual in his or her official capacity is a suit against the municipality, and a municipality does not enjoy qualified immunity from a damage claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.” … In other words, Plaintiffs’ claims involving a denial of medical care are not clearly related to claims involving a denial of religious services.

Yong-Qian Sun v. Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

429 F. Supp. 2d 1002 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 2, 2006

That is clearly not the situation here. … Defendants have argued that Plaintiff cannot establish a prima facie case of discrimination because he did not show that he was qualified for tenure or that Bellon is similarly situated in all respects.

Flynn

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jun 22, 2026

“To establish a violation, a plaintiff must show “he is a qualified individual with a disability, that he was denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity or otherwise subjected to discrimination … Plaintiff did not include any additional allegations in his Third Amended Complaint to establish a claim.

Rasho v. Walker

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 28, 2023

There are limited exceptions to this rule in cases where (1) a state waives sovereign immunity and consents to suit in federal court, (2) Congress explicitly abrogates the state’s immunity pursuant to a valid exercise of … “It’s well established that judges may take judicial notice of matters of public record when ruling on a motion to dismiss.” Fosnight v. Jones, 41 F.4th 916, 922 (7th Cir. 2022) (citing Gen. Elec. Cap. Corp. v.

O'CONNER v. Commonwealth Edison Co.

807 F. Supp. 1376 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 23, 1992

Scheribel was qualified and that there was a verifiable scientific basis for Dr. … However, even under Illinois state law, that assertion is clearly wrong.

Marcure v. Lynn

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 30, 2024

Police officers enjoy qualified immunity from suit as long as their conduct does not violate “clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.” Harlow v. … The question of whether a public official is entitled to qualified immunity is an objective one. Lanigan, 110 F.3d at 472.

Partee v. Ali

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jun 11, 2025

§ 1983, a plaintiff must allege he was deprived of a federal right, privilege, or immunity by any person acting under color of state law. Brown v. Budz, 398 F.3d 904, 908 (7th Cir. 2005). … Wisc. 2024) (observing several courts have held being cut or suspended from a sports team can qualify as retaliation); Hoffman v. Dewitt Cnty., 176 F. Supp. 3d 795, 807 (C.D.