NDIL Opinions

Dorsey v. City of Chicago Police Officers - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed Cordarro Dorsey's civil rights claims against the City of Chicago and its police officers. The court found that one of the claims was time-barred and granted the defendants' motions to dismiss.

Michelle H. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Case

This document is an order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in the case of Michelle H. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security. The court is addressing motions related to the plaintiff's application for disability insurance benefits.

Hilliard v. Loyola University of Chicago - ADA Discrimination

The Northern District of Illinois granted Loyola University of Chicago's motion for summary judgment in a case brought by Marcus Hilliard alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The court found in favor of the university regarding claims of failure to accommodate a disability and student dismissal.

Illinois Charter Schools v. Kwame Raoul - Preliminary Relief Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a preliminary injunction sought by Illinois charter schools challenging a state law mandating union neutrality clauses in charter agreements. The court found the plaintiffs' claims regarding NLRA preemption and First Amendment violations were unlikely to succeed.

Deshawn Hagler v. City of Harvey and Ingalls Memorial Hospital

The Northern District of Illinois granted a motion to dismiss in the case of Deshawn Hagler v. City of Harvey and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The plaintiff has been granted leave to amend their complaint.

Simply Delivered LLC v. The Bazaar Inc - Court Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion in Simply Delivered LLC v. The Bazaar Inc. The court found that the record was insufficiently developed to rule on the merits of the negligence and breach-of-contract claims concerning a $97,000 electronic funds transfer. The case involves a dispute over a fraudulent payment instruction.

Nkemnji v. Nelnet, Inc. and United States Dept. of Education - Student Loan Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled on a case involving student loan debt. The court found that the plaintiff's attempt to pay off over $90,000 in student loans using a bill of exchange was not a valid method of payment.

Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment for the defendant in Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. The court found that the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies before filing his claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Kenneth Motley v. Illinois Dept. of Corrections - Employment Discrimination

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied the Illinois Department of Corrections' motion to dismiss a race discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Kenneth Motley. The court also reinstated Mr. Motley's prior motion for appointment of counsel.

Smiley Auto Group LLC v. Village of Maywood - Eviction Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion and order in the case of Smiley Auto Group, LLC v. Village of Maywood. The court considered the plaintiff's second amended complaint regarding eviction and alleged due process violations, dismissing federal claims for failure to state a claim.