Case law

Chandler-Martin v. Chenoworth

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 21, 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. § … Plaintiff clearly does not believe he ever should have been placed in segregation.

Talley v. Jackson

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Feb 9, 2021

Furthermore, even if a plaintiff adequately pleads imminent danger as to one claim, he may not “piggyback” other claims which do not establish imminent danger of a serious physical injury. … 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.

Lollis v. Hogan

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 22, 2022

. §1983 was opened, but Plaintiff was advised he would need to file a complaint clearly setting forth his allegations and Defendants. See December 21, 2021 Text Order. … Plaintiff has not clearly articulated a claim against Director Greg Donathan or Clinical Director Shan Jumper.

Adzogble v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jun 12, 2023

“Interference or restraint alone is enough to establish a violation,” and the plaintiff may recover for the violation if he shows it prejudiced him. … City of Chicago, 207 F.3d 1009, 1014 (7th Cir. 2000) (“It is well-established that an employer is obligated to provide a qualified individual with a reasonable accommodation, not the accommodation he would prefer.”); Vande

United States v. Basham

918 F. Supp. 2d 787 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 11, 2013

Clearly Basham does not want for her own attorney to be disqualified. Hypothetically, if Mr. Beaumont had not stated that Ms. … Further, Begley clearly does not waive the conflict of interest.

Kavelman v. City of Lincoln

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 14, 2025

It is undisputed Kavelman told Welch that—per her oncologist’s recommendation—she needed an accommodation to work from home given her weakened immune system. … Submission of supporting materials to establish material issues of fact “in a summary judgment proceeding ‘must be established through one of the vehicles designed to ensure reliability and veracity—depositions

Winston v. Hoyt

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jul 10, 2025

In addition, Plaintiff asserts that Defendants actively prevented him from calling witnesses at the Behavioral Committee meeting and that these witnesses would have conclusively established his defense … The Clerk is directed to enter the standard qualified protective order pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. 13.

Service Employees International Union, Local 73 v. Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 30, 2025

In 2023, the Court dismissed the OMA claim under sovereign immunity and determined the public comment portions of Board Meetings are limited public forums for First Amendment purposes. … Rather, Section 2.06(g) “simply establishes that the [v]illage must allow public comments at board meetings to some extent.” Id. at § 62.

Citizens for a Better Environment v. Caterpillar, Inc.

30 F. Supp. 2d 1053 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Nov 13, 1998

Clearly, there is a distinction between a threat that “may” pose an imminent endangerment and a threat that is “certainly impending.” … Harris is not an expert because this Court has not qualified him as such. (See CBE Resp. to Cat. SUF, V 36). CBE, however, often refers to Dr. Harris as an "expert.” (See, e.g., CBE Add!

Sanchez

District Court, C.D. Illinois · May 13, 2026

Plaintiffs reply that “regardless of whether Rule 701 requires disclosure to allow lay opinions at trial, clearly other federal rules do require pre- disclosure.” Reply Supp. Pls.’ … Instead, it establishes that such evidence can create a genuine dispute of material fact precluding summary judgment.

Matthews v. Prentice

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 29, 2020

For instance, Plaintiff was advised he must provide time frames and clearly state the involvement of each named Defendant. See December 11, 2019 Merit Review Order, p. 2-3. … 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.

JONATHON WELLS v. MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. and MUELLER CO. LLC

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 9, 2026

They further argue he has failed to plead his FMLA rights were restrained via a brief meeting which clearly meets the definition of a de minimis administrative requirement or that his FMLA rights were interfered with via … Specifically, they say the charge information provided by the Plaintiff at Exhibit A to the Complaint clearly shows that the only respondent to his charge was “Mueller Water Products, LLC”; that is the entity

Matthews v. Culkin

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Apr 29, 2020

For instance, Plaintiff was advised he must provide time frames and clearly state the involvement of each named Defendant. See December 11, 2019 Merit Review Order, p. 2-3. … 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.

Blackwell v. Illinois Department of Corrections

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Sep 9, 2025

Plaintiffs’ entire argument for establishing a retaliatory motive on the part of Warden Dorethy is as follows: First, clearly Dorethy has a history of retaliating against those who upset her. … Indeed, Plaintiffs concede that “Clearly, Blackwell violated Department policy.” (Doc. 56 at 2).

Camacho v. Illinois Department of Transportation

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Oct 13, 2020

Killian found that Camacho was “currently suffering from severe depressive and anxiety symptoms which are clearly severe enough to interfere with his capacity to adequately perform the duties of his position.” … Killian found that Camacho was “currently suffering from severe depressive and anxiety symptoms which are clearly severe enough to interfere with his capacity to adequately perform the duties of his position.”

Wallis v. TOWNSEND VISION, INC.

648 F. Supp. 2d 1075 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 13, 2009

Clearly, this indicates that safe operation of open top skinners is the industry norm. … Nor has Wallis established how such evidence would confuse the issues or be misleading to the jury.

Cupi v. Carle BroMenn Medical Center

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 14, 2022

Id. at 510–11.6 Plaintiff’s claim falters, however, on its source of “clearly mandated public policy.” … Optional measures are not “clearly mandated.”

Noem

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Mar 2, 2026

Qualifying family members may apply for derivative U Visas. 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U)(ii). … It reasoned that Congress clearly limited U Visas to 10,000 per year, so, “even if a court ordered USCIS to immediately issue 80,000 U-visas, the agency would lack the statutory authority to do so.”

Gaines v. Trevino

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Jan 10, 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. … It is well-established that a prisoner is entitled to due process where there is a protected liberty or property interest at stake. Domka v. Portage Cnty., 523 F.3d 776, 779-80 (7th Cir. 2008).

Taylor v. City of Milford

District Court, C.D. Illinois · Mar 15, 2024

Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal (Doc. 47), challenging only Judge Bruce’s finding that Defendant Garrett was entitled to qualified immunity. (Doc. 56 at 7). … In support of his second opinion, Waller writes, “Officer Garrett clearly utilized unnecessary force by continuing to maintain Steven in a position in which it was obvious he was having difficulty in breathing.”