NDIL Opinions

John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld - Civil Rights Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a motion to dismiss in the case of John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld. The court found that the plaintiff failed to state a viable claim under 45 U.S.C. § 1983 and dismissed the case with prejudice.

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.

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.

Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion for summary judgment in Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys. The case involves alleged violations of the Eighth Amendment due to unsanitary prison conditions at Stateville Correctional Center. One defendant was dismissed, and the relevant period for the remaining claims was limited.

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.

Waites v. Rosalind Franklin University - ERISA Removal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion to remand a case to state court. The court found that the plaintiff's claim was preempted by ERISA, allowing the case to remain in federal court. The decision addresses the scope of ERISA preemption in employee benefit disputes.

Marrero v. Acosta, Taylor, Westchester Police - False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution

This document is an opinion and order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in the case of Nelson Marrero v. Emanuel Acosta et al. The plaintiff alleges false arrest, malicious prosecution, and conspiracy against law enforcement officers and the City of Westchester.

Mendoza, Mulero v. City of Chicago - Wrongful Conviction Case

This court document details a ruling on a motion for a protective order concerning the deposition of former Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx. The case involves plaintiffs alleging wrongful convictions due to actions by the City of Chicago and its officials. The court granted in part and denied in part the motion to limit the deposition scope.

Steve Podkulski v. Tom Dart, et al. - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion for summary judgment in the civil rights case Steve Podkulski v. Tom Dart, et al. The court's decision addresses claims related to prisoner housing and medical care.

Clark v. Blue Diamond Growers - Class Certification Denial

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion for class certification in Margo Clark v. Blue Diamond Growers. The plaintiff alleged deceptive marketing practices related to "Smokehouse® Almonds."