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Hallahan v. NIS Corp. ( in Re Hallahan)
113 B.R. 975 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 16, 1990
In addition, a requirement of strict proof of lost profits would result in immunizing defendants from the consequences of wrongful conduct. M & W Gear, 97 Ill.App.3d 904 , 53 Ill.Dec. 721 , 424 N.E.2d 356 . … It is clearly established that the right to trial by jury exists only with respect to issues at common law and does not exist with respect to issues tried by a court in its equity jurisdiction. Ross v.
Cited 20 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 11, 2022
Plaintiff’s complaint very clearly states his claims against Defendant Disher and Plaintiff has also attached relevant documentation. … Sullivan, 105 F.3d 354, 358 (7th Cir. 1997)(expert testimony not necessarily required to establish deliberate indifference).
Cited 0 timesUnknownPeters v. Social Security Administration
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 24, 2019
Plaintiff alleges that she did not receive Social Security benefits because of a clerical error involving the entry of a criminal conviction date into a Social Security database, the records attached to Defendants’ motion clearly … According to Plaintiff, Defendant Treanor’s failure to return her prescription medications and Bible violated clearly-established federal law and her constitutional right to due process, given that she received neither
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Nov 19, 2021
However, Plaintiff has not clearly articulated a claim Defendant Sheriff Downey. Plaintiff has not mentioned the Sheriff in the body of his complaint. See Kuhn v. Milwaukee County, 59 F. … 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.
Cited 0 timesUnknown908 F. Supp. 2d 946 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 17, 2012
Finally, Defendants argue that Defendant Gist is entitled to qualified immunity and absolute immunity. C. … (E) The City Council may establish a reasonable fee by motion for each day that a dog is housed in the pound.
Reversed by Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program v. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, 860 F.3d 1228 (2017)Cited 3 timesPublishedKonneker v. Macoupin County Public Health Department
District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 26, 2021
Qualified immunity attaches unless the plaintiff shows the defendant (1) violated a statutory or constitutional right, and (2) that the right was “clearly established” at the time of the challenged conduct. … That answers the qualified immunity question.
Cited 0 timesUnknownSingmuongthong v. Illinois Department of Corrections
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 30, 2021
was not more qualified than Plaintiff for the position of warden”). … of impartial judgment that the plaintiff was clearly better qualified for the position at issue.”
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 23, 2026
Plaintiff provides no facts to establish or permit the inference that the officer’s actions were motivated by her First Amendment activity. … Defendant to pay the total costs of formal service under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(d)(2). 13) The Court directs the Clerk to enter the standard qualified
Cited 0 timesUnknown484 F. Supp. 2d 858 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 30, 2007
The Notice stated that Petitioner had a 1994 conviction of delivery of controlled substance in Champaign County and that this conviction "may qualify as a basis for a sentencing enhancement." … Petitioner was clearly capable of making that admission.
Cited 0 timesPublishedToro Co. v. L. R. Nelson Corp.
524 F. Supp. 586 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Oct 19, 1981
The particular feature or fact upon which patentability is predicated, must not only be disclosed in the specification but must also be clearly stated in the claim. … The line of decisions, beginning with Lundberg, merely reaffirm principles of patent law established before the 1952 enactment. E. g., Graver Tank & Mfg. Co. v.
Cited 2 timesPublished780 F. Supp. 572 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Nov 19, 1991
Raft believed his wife might devote too many resources to his “unfortunate child,” Rita, and, therefore, his will established a trust of $50,000 for her care. … Arguably, the language naming Martha the “custodian for Alex and Christy’s inheritance” could be interpreted as establishing a similar trust in their behalf.
Cited 0 timesPublishedUnited States v. Dish Network, L.L.C.
297 F.R.D. 589 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Oct 9, 2013
These findings are clearly erroneous and contrary to law. … for the established business relationship exemption.
Cited 5 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Mar 28, 2024
A claim is legally insufficient if it “(1) is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or (2) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief.” … Plaintiff is personally aware of the facts of this case and has so far presented his claims clearly. Moreover, the case does not appear overly complex at this stage.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 5, 2026
A claim is legally insufficient if it “(1) is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or (2) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune … However, “[t]o establish [a] § 1983 claim, [the plaintiff] must demonstrate that the individual defendants: (1) acted under the color of state law; and (2) deprived him of a constitutional right.”
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 27, 2024
The Kankakee County Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 45) on August 14, 2023, arguing that their conduct did not violate Plaintiff’s Fourth Amendment rights and that they are entitled to qualified immunity … immunity.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 20, 2025
A claim is legally insufficient if it “(1) is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or (2) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief.” … Plaintiff claims he is a “qualified individual with a disability” due to his severe OUD diagnosis.
Cited 0 timesUnknownHendricks-Robinson v. Excel Corp.
972 F. Supp. 464 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 4, 1997
First, the CBA clearly lists certain positions as being light duty jobs. … The ADA typically does not limit an employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature, or functions of its positions.
Cited 2 timesPublished735 F. Supp. 1396 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 3, 1990
To qualify as a prevailing party Mr. … This factor clearly militates in favor of a finding that the position of the United States was substantially justified.
Reversed on other grounds by Thomas J. Smith v. United States of America, Ira Loeb, J. Thomas Johnson, Kevin Houlihan, William Smith and Richard Dunn, 964 F.2d 630 (1992)Cited 8 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 18, 2026
A claim is legally insufficient if it “(1) is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or (2) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief.” Id. … “The plaintiff must next establish ‘a subjective showing of a defendant’s culpable state of mind.’” Id.
Cited 0 timesUnknownConstant v. Continental Telephone Co. of Illinois
745 F. Supp. 1374 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 29, 1990
The policy clearly states that employees are not eligible for separation pay if they are separated due to resignation. … The Plaintiff can make no arguments and has offered no evidence which would show that the Plaintiff qualified under this policy.
Cited 16 timesPublished
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