NDIL Opinions

Gina Marino-Kalish v. Menard, Inc. - Negligence Case

The Northern District of Illinois issued a court opinion in Gina Marino-Kalish v. Menard, Inc. The court granted Menard's motion for summary judgment in a negligence case where the plaintiff was injured by falling pruning sets. The opinion details the background of the incident and the court's reasoning for granting the motion.

Tara Hudson v. Buehler Moving and Storage - Opinion Denying Motion to Vacate

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Tara Hudson's motion to vacate a previous judgment dismissing her case with prejudice. The court found that the plaintiff, proceeding pro se, failed to state any viable claims in her amended complaint, despite multiple opportunities.

Dillard II v. City of Chicago - Civil Rights Lawsuit Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a legal opinion in the case of Tyrone Dillard II v. City of Chicago, et al. The court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint alleging violations of Fourth Amendment rights.

Marianita M. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Benefits Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Marianita M.'s motion for summary judgment and granted the Commissioner of Social Security's motion, affirming the denial of her application for disabled widow's benefits and supplemental security income. The court found the ALJ's decision to be supported by substantial evidence.

Papa v. Green and Community First Healthcare - Racial Harassment Claim

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment for defendants in a racial harassment case. Plaintiff Manoj Papa alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1981 against Edward J. Green and Community First Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. The court found insufficient evidence to proceed to trial.

Everest Indemnity Insurance v. Kates Detective - Declaratory Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted Everest Indemnity Insurance Company's motion for summary judgment, ruling it is not obligated to defend or indemnify Kates Detective & Security Services Agency, Inc. and the Chicago Housing Authority in an underlying wrongful death lawsuit. The court found that Kates failed to procure the required insurance coverage as per their agreement.

Pablo Munoz Jr. v. Dart Container Corporation - Discrimination Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Dart Container Corporation's motion to dismiss a case brought by former employee Pablo Munoz Jr. The plaintiff alleges race discrimination, national origin discrimination, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 following his termination.

Rupal Soni v. Angell Family Foundation Pension Plan - ERISA Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion to dismiss an ERISA claim filed by Rupal Soni against the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and its 403(b) Pension Plan. The plaintiff alleges breach of fiduciary duties and discrimination.

Walgreen Co. v. Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Motion to Dismiss

The District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted Collegium Pharmaceutical's motion to dismiss a case filed by Walgreen Co. The court found a lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to state a claim regarding alleged breaches of a return policy for pain medications. The case involved claims of over $14 million in unjust enrichment.

Parth Chatwani v. Kristi Noem - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted in part and denied in part the government's motion to dismiss in Parth Atul Chatwani v. Kristi Noem, et al. The court dismissed the petition for a writ of habeas corpus without prejudice but granted Chatwani's motion for a preliminary injunction.