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District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 8, 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. … Thus, a plaintiff can establish deliberate indifference by showing that a defendant “knew of a substantial risk of harm to the inmate and disregarded the risk.” Greeno v.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · May 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.” Id. … In a claim related to inhumane conditions of confinement, a plaintiff must establish an objective and subjective component.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 6, 2020
To the extent any claims are directed against Sheriff Kahl in his individual capacity, the Court finds that he is entitled to qualified immunity. … Based on the applicable case law and the undisputed facts in this case, Kahl would not have been aware that his conduct violated a clearly established right of which a reasonable person would have known.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 7, 2022
Plaintiff says he suffers from Crohn’s disease as well as a “compromised immune system.” (Comp, p. 6). … The Clerk is directed to enter the standard qualified protective order pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. 10.
Cited 0 timesUnknownMackel v. Department of Human Services
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Nov 13, 2023
Department of Human Services Plaintiff names the Department of Human Services as a Defendant, but it does not qualify as a “person” within the meaning of the Civil Rights … July 26, 2002) (dismissing § 1983 claim against the Department of Human Services due to the “well-established principle that states and state agencies enjoy immunity from suit in federal courts under the Eleventh Amendment
Cited 0 timesUnknownInternational Union of Operating Engineers Local 649 v. Tyro Construction, Inc.
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jun 25, 2026
Article 21 clearly anticipates the submission of disputes to an independent adjudicator: “a committee consisting of at least one member each from the EMPLOYER side and the UNION side of the negotiating committee of this … The Union has also submitted documentary evidence sufficient to definitely establish the amount of damages due.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Dec 2, 2020
Plaintiff has not clearly identified a state actor, nor has he alleged a violation of his constitutional rights or federal law. … Further, the party seeking to invoke federal jurisdiction bears the burden of establishing that jurisdiction is present. Smart v. Local 702 Int'l Bhd. of Elec.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 25, 2025
Plaintiff’s allegations are too sparse to establish a deliberate indifference claim against the Defendants. … His Second Amended Complaint MUST clearly state what happened, when it happened, which Defendants were involved, how each Defendant was involved, and any harm Plaintiff suffered.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · May 6, 2019
establishes a manifest error of law or fact.” … Accordingly, the Court finds that Ladd has not established any error of law or fact in the Court’s original order and judgment.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · May 21, 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.” Id. … To establish a Fourteenth Amendment violation, a detainee must show: “(1) there was an objectively serious medical need; (2) the defendant committed a volitional act concerning the [plaintiff’s] medical need;
Cited 0 timesUnknownFlo-Con Systems, Inc. v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.
39 F. Supp. 2d 995 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Dec 11, 1998
The Plan was established by Flo-Con beginning January 1,1988 and is a tax qualified, single employer, defined benefit pension plan covered by Title IV of ERISA. … It is well established that an administrative agency regulation that conflicts with a statute is invalid. United States v.
Cited 1 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Jun 17, 2019
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.” 28 U.S.C. § … “[A] situation that might establish a departure from minimally competent medical judgment is where a prison official persists in a course of treatment known to be inactive.” Petties v.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDoe v. County of Montgomery, Ill.
915 F. Supp. 32 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 8, 1996
We must conclude that the sign clearly favors and supports Christianity. 14 See Harris, 927 F.2d at 1412 (“[T]he county sent an unmistakable message that it supported and promoted Christian praise to God.”). … This appears to be the type of situation that falls within the pale and qualifies as an excessive entanglement between the County and the religion of Christianity. *39 IV.
Cited 1 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 4, 2023
Plaintiff did not provide adequate details to clearly state any constitutional violations. … Again, the Court previously explained Plaintiff must establish a deprivation of liberty or property without due process to establish a Fourteenth Amendment claim.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · May 21, 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.” § 1915A. … The Clerk is directed to enter the standard qualified protective order pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. 14.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Mar 27, 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.” § 1915A. … To establish a Fourteenth Amendment violation, a detainee must show: “(1) there was an objectively serious medical need; (2) the defendant committed a volitional act concerning the [plaintiff’s] medical need; (3) that act
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Dec 9, 2020
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.” 28 U.S.C. … Finally, Plaintiff clearly had a mattress in his cell to use during the evening hours.
Cited 0 timesUnknownUnited States of America v. Supervalu Inc
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 23, 2024
opinion testimony helpful to judge or jury may qualify as an expert witness.” … Dew’s testimony and reports provide the type of context and analysis that would clearly assist a trier of facts in determining whether there were overcharges to Government Healthcare Programs.
Cited 0 timesUnknown144 F. Supp. 2d 984 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 15, 2001
with respect to any claim that was adjudicated on the merits in State court proceedings unless the adjudication of the claim — (1) resulted in a decision that was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly … Taylor, 529 U.S. 362, 409-16 , 120 S.Ct. 1495 , 146 L.Ed.2d 389 (2000)(0’Connor, J., concurring)(discussing what qualifies as an “unreasonable application” of law under § 2254(d)(1)).
Cited 0 timesPublishedUnited States Ex Rel. Lewis v. Lane
656 F. Supp. 181 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 8, 1987
Except for the possibility of a perjury prosecution, Farris received total immunity in return for his testimony. Mrs. Morgan testified that the Lewises had stayed with her beginning on December 12, 1978. … There is no claim by the petitioner that the state trial court purposefully appointed a lawyer to represent him who was not qualified. Lewis I, 88 Ill.2d at 160 , 58 Ill.Dec. 895 , 430 N.E.2d 1346 .
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