Title VII Violation
Saint Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Parish in Chicago hired Stanislaw Sterlinski in 1992 as Director of Music.
FDCPA Violation
Debt collector Med-1 Solutions, LLC, attempted to recover two unpaid medical bills on behalf of Beth Lavallee’s healthcare provider.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Demetrise Harper appeals from the district court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his plea of guilty to three charges: possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c); possession of a firearm by a felon, id. § 922(g); and possession with intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C).
Insurance Claim – Coverage
This appeal presents an insurance coverage dispute between Windridge of Naperville Condominium Association and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company.
8th Amendment Violation
John Evans is a state prisoner and, unquestionably, not a healthy man.
Ban From Administrative Building For Cause – Summary Judgment – Supplemental Jurisdiction
Plaintiff Bradley Lavite is a combat veteran who works in the Administration Building of Madison County, Illinois, as superintendent for the County’s Veterans Assistance Commission.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
This appeal centers on the performance of the court-appointed receiver of financial advisory firm Nutmeg Group, LLC.
Wrongful Termination
The University of Illinois fired Louis Wozniak in 2013. Until then he had tenure on the faculty of the College of Engineering.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Eric Mapes was arrested for trespassing after being refused service at a CVS store.
Duty to Warn – Product Liability
Donald and Mary Timm sustained serious injuries in a horrific motorcycle accident.
Default Action – Res Judicata
Washington Federal Bank brought a default action against Patrick Doherty, John Farano, Jr., and Worth Conversion, LLC, for notes related to various real estate ventures.
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