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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.

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.

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.