Qualified Immunity
Five days after Carter was booked into the Macon County Jail, he died of diabetic ketoacidosis—a complication of diabetes.
Employment-11th Amendment Immunity
After the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) terminated McHugh’s employment, he sued seven individuals under federal law and sued IDOT under an Illinois statute.
8th Amendment Violation-“Double-ceiling” Policy
Plaintiffs Wallace and Santos are inmates at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois.
Stored Communications Act- Statute of Limitations
Uebelacker sent a former coworker private Facebook messages disparaging her bosses.
Breach of Contract-Denial to Amend Complaint
This case concerns a purported multi-million-dollar contract between two companies that sell and distribute replacement appliance parts.
Termination of Parental Rights
D.H. appeals the order terminating his parental rights to his child, A.H. D.H. argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion because it did not consider the best interests factor required to determine the disposition of the termination of parental rights (TPR) petition.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Jason Gene Rogers appeals from a judgment entered following his guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Protective placement
“Stanley” appeals an order continuing his protective placement under WIS. STAT. ch. 55.
Negligence Claim-Insurance
Pender appeals the circuit court order granting summary judgment in favor of Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company (Artisan).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Lewis was convicted of four counts of first-degree sexual assault of a six-year old child.
Insufficient service of the summons
RBJ Restaurant Group LLC (RBJ), a Papa Johns franchise owner, appeals the non-final order denying a motion to dismiss for insufficient service of the summons and complaint.
Postconviction Relief-Evidence
McCauley appeals a judgment of conviction for felony murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.
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