FHA Violation
Within months of her arrival at Glen St. Andrew Living Community (“St. Andrew”), Marsha Wetzel faced a torrent of physical and verbal abuse from other residents because she is openly lesbian.
Deferential Standard of Review
B.G. and his mother, J.A.G., appeal from the district court’s denial of their motion to reverse the ruling of an Illinois State Board of Education Impartial Hearing Officer. J.A.G. had sought public funding for several Individual Educational Evaluations because she believed the Chicago Public Schools’ (the District) evaluations of B.G. were inadequate.
Statutory Interpretation
Ronald Ward injured his shoulder and back when his seat collapsed in the train he was operating. Ward is a U.S. resident who is employed by a U.S. railroad.
FLSA Violation
Jennifer Sloan sued her former employer, the American Brain Tumor Association (“the Association”), for unlawful retaliation in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA” or “the Act”), 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq.
Termination of Parental Rights
J.D. appeals an order involuntarily terminating her parental rights to G.S. on the ground that G.S. is a child in continuing need of protection and services (continuing CHIPS).
Breach of Contract
The circuit court granted summary judgment in favor of WEA Trust, dismissing Peter Anderson’s claim that WEA Trust breached its implied contractual duty of good faith and fair dealing.
Court Error – Garnishment Order
David R. Olofson appeals pro se from a judgment for garnishment.
Termination of Parental Rights
K.N.L. appeals from an order terminating her parental rights to J.B.L. following a jury trial.
OWI – 1st Offense
Brian Lucas appeals pro se from an order of the circuit court finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI).
Sentencing
Brenda L. Moritz appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered after sentencing following the revocation of her probation, and from an order denying her postconviction motion seeking resentencing before a new judge.
Termination of Parental Rights
T.W. appeals from the orders of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to her children, C.O.J.-W. and X.L.J.-W.
Insurance – Breach of Duty to Defend
This insurance coverage dispute is before us for the second time.
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