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District Court, C.D. Illinois · Nov 16, 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. §1915A … Plaintiff must instead clearly state his claims in his complaint and should not attach exhibits.
Cited 0 timesUnknown845 F. Supp. 2d 874 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 18, 2011
Whether those allegations can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt is subject to speculation, but the allegations are clearly sufficient to allow Hijazi’s prosecution. … Fraud against the U.S. clearly has a “substantial effect” in the U.S., threatening the Government’s ability to function, as explained in Bowman.
Cited 3 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 29, 2021
In addition, Plaintiff failed to provide enough detail to clearly articulate a constitutional violation. … 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.
Cited 0 timesUnknownGittings-Barrera v. Memorial Hospital Association
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 26, 2025
To establish measurable damages, Gittings-Barrera must allege “actual monetary damages.” … The harm alleged by Gittings-Barrera does not qualify as “loss” under either construction. As a result, the Court need not decide whether interruption of service is required to qualify as a “loss.”
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · May 1, 2024
The purpose of the regulations was to prevent motor carriers from immunizing themselves from liability by leasing trucks and characterizing drivers as independent contractors. … Thus, Plaintiffs cannot establish liability by way of the FMCSR. D.
Cited 0 timesUnknown814 F. Supp. 2d 854 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 1, 2011
That this caused Plaintiff to be unqualified for the position was clearly the author’s opinion. … Such statements are not sufficiently stigmatizing to establish a liberty claim. See Pleva v.
Cited 2 timesPublishedAllen v. Macoupin County Public Health Department
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 22, 2022
To succeed on a claim that an employer violated the ADA, a qualified individual must establish that (1) she was disabled, (2) she was otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of her … Such diagnoses clearly fit the definition of a “mental impairment.”
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Oct 15, 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. … 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 · Mar 19, 2021
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. … Since the Court cannot clearly decipher Plaintiff’s remaining claims, the Court will not divide his other claims and Defendants into separate lawsuits.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 5, 2020
Plaintiff clearly claims, however, that the restraints are being used without penological justification. … established that the use of black box restraints on Rushville detainees does not violate the Constitution.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 21, 2022
Remaining Arguments: Indemnification and Qualified Immunity Count VI is a state law indemnification claim against the City or Peoria. … Additionally, because summary judgment is appropriate on all claims, the Court need not address the Parties’ arguments regarding qualified immunity.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 31, 2020
For instance, Plaintiff was advised he must clearly state how each Defendant was involved in his claims. II. … 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. §
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Dec 23, 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 … and will require 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 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Oct 26, 2023
However, a Monell claim “depend[s] on proof of an underlying constitutional violation,” which Plaintiff has not established. Coleman v. … The Court does not find this sufficient to establish that Plaintiff made a good faith effort to secure counsel on his own.
Cited 0 timesUnknownUnited States v. One Parcel of Real Estate Located at Rural Route 9, La Harpe
900 F. Supp. 1032 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 21, 1995
Stated more clearly, Halper requires that in order to be considered punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause, the penalty must not be solely remedial in nature. … In Halper , the Supreme Court established that, where a civil penalty is brought against a defendant after he has already been criminally prosecuted, and the penalty “appears to qualify as ‘punishment’ in the plain meaning
Cited 5 timesPublishedDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 22, 2026
The Zoo does not dispute that Kilgore can establish both that she is a qualified individual with a disability and that the Zoo was aware of that disability. Zoo Mot. Summ. J. 19 n.4. … The McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting framework is one way in which a plaintiff may establish her claim. Id.
Cited 0 timesUnknownDistrict Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 8, 2023
That law establishes an updated parole system for persons who commit an offense prior to reaching age 21. The act is not retroactive. … Plaintiff has clearly articulated his claims and appears competent to present them. And because his claim is meritless appointment of counsel would be futile.
Cited 0 timesUnknownKelley v. Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
832 F. Supp. 237 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 1, 1993
But, Title IX does not require that a school pour ever-increasing sums into its athletic establish *242 ment. … Although § 1681(b) clearly states that § 1681(a) does not require "preferential treatment” for the statistically underrepresented sex, the implementing regulations for Title IX, found at 35 CFR § 106.41 , interpret § 1681
Cited 4 timesPublishedDustin Nelson v. Tiona Farrington et al.
District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 16, 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. … Despite identifying Defendant Hinds, Plaintiff does not provide any facts that establish or permit the inference that he deprived Plaintiff of a constitutional right. See Collins v.
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