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• Unconstitutional For Illinois SLAPPs Act To Grant Appellate Jurisdiction Over Interlocutory Order

  Louis Mund sued the Browns and the Furkins for abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Browns and the Furkins asked the trial court to dismiss the case. They argued…

• De Novo Standard Of Review For Petition To Vacate Dismissal When Trial Court Does Not Take Testimony

  Christopher Mills sued Ryan McDuffa. Mills claimed he was injured when his car was rear ended by McDuffa. Two of Mills’s attorneys withdrew, and when Mills did not appear for a court hearing his case…

• Unfounded Motion To Reconsider Judgment Extends Time To File Appeal

  James Bertell was involuntarily committed to the Rockford Memorial Hospital. James sued the hospital, claiming its petition for involuntary commitment was late. The circuit court disagreed and dismissed James’s complaint. After the trial court denied…

• Permanent Disgorgement And Removal From Company Board Not Appealable Interlocutory Orders

  Rick Santella fought with family members over control of Food Groupie, Inc., a closely held family corporation. Santella, and Mary and William Kolton were co-owners of the company. Santella sued the Koltons after they gave…

• Conditional Order Renders Appeal In Attorney Fee Dispute Moot

  Clyde Engle was locked in a battle over payment of attorney fees to Foley and Lardner. Foley represented Engle in federal court litigation involving an insurance liquidation. Engle’s unpaid bill was for more than $1.8…

• Appellate Jurisdiction Okay Over Judge Substitution Motion Not Identified In Notice Of Appeal

  The O’Briens were involved in a divorce case. John O’Brien questioned some of the actions of the trial judge and thought the judge was biased. John asked for substitution of the judge. John’s request was…

• Appeal Before Ruling On Right To Tax Deed Premature

  Dennis Ballinger owned a communications tower that was erected on property in Hancock County, Illinois. He filed a petition to obtain a tax deed for the property. Pettit Land, LLC. disputed Ballinger’s petition. Pettit claimed…

• Reconsideration Motion Untimely So Illinois Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal

  The Illinois Supreme Court recently reversed the appellate court and dismissed Jennifer Keener’s appeal. Jennifer sued the City of Herrin on behalf of Chelsea Keener’s estate. Chelsea had been taken into custody by Herrin police…

• End-Of-Paragraph Fact Cites Comply With Illinois Supreme Court Rules

  Charles Gaston sued the City of Danville, Illinois for the wrongful death of his son. Charles appealed after the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the city. The record citations in the fact…

• No Deference For Trial Court In Review Of Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment Case

  Pekin Insurance Company and Hallmark Homes disputed insurance coverage for a personal injury lawsuit filed by Bremer, the employee of another contractor at a construction site. Bremer sued Hallmark and MC Builders. Hallmark was named…