Illinois Fiduciary Duty Law

Andrew D. Coe v. Darrin Atkins, et al.

Chicago, Illinois, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories. Andrew Coe sued four correctional officers and a doctor under 42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983, alleging they were deliberately indifferent to his need for high-top shoes to manage his painful foot condition. To walk, Coe uses a cane and wears leg braces. When Coe a... More...

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Jordan Watkins v. Brij Mohan, et al.

Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represneted the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on deliberate indifference law theory. While he was in federal custody, plaintiff-appellant Jordan Watkins underwent a hernia repair operation at an outside hospital. He began experiencing severe pain and swelling in his groin. Medical staff at the correctional facility allegedly told Watkins that h... More...

$0 (07-16-2025 - IL)

Susan Theis v. Flowers Baking Co. of Lenexa, LLC

Granite City, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence claims. This case was filed in the Circuit County, Madison County, Illinois, 2025LA168, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant. * * * In Illinois, a negligence claim requires proving four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Duty refers to the legal obligation a ... More...

$0 (07-07-2025 - IL)

<h1> United States of America v. Francis Eversman, Gregg Crawford </h1></h1>

<h2><center> East Saint Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with bank fraud </font/color="red"></center><center> Former bank president and contractor plead guilty to federal charge in loan fraud scheme</h2></center></center> </font/color="red"></center><center>... More...

$0 (07-03-2025 - IL)

Anthony B. Sullers, Sr. v. International Union Elevator Constructors, Local 2

Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a job discrimination claim. Anthony Sullers, Sr., an elevator mechanic who is African American, brought this action against his union, the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 2 ("IUECâ€ or "the Unionâ€). He alleged that IUEC had breached its duty of fair representation in its handling of his al... More...

$0 (06-27-2025 - IL)

Willaim Brokaw Price, et al. v. Carri Scharf Trucking, Inc., et al.

Peoria, Illinois lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute. In 1997, plaintiff William Brokaw Price's parents and defendant Carri Scharf Trucking, Inc. (CST) agreed to a contract for surface-level mining of sand gravel, and topsoil on the Prices' property.1 When CST's mining activity dwindled in the mid-2000s, Brokaw's father Bill Price sent a letter instructing CST ... More...

$0 (06-15-2025 - IL)

Jacqueline Noto v. Mark A. Shlifk and Eric Weis

<h2> Yorkville, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued Gender Violence Act. </h2> Plaintiff filed her original complaint on April 24, 2023, against Weis and defendant Mark A. Shlifka. Her complaint alleged violations of the Act against Shlifka (count I), violations of the Act against Weis (count II), and reckless supervision against Weis (count III). On June... More...

$0 (12-02-2024 - IL)

Thomas D. Brown v. Brandon F. Kelly

<h2> Hennpin, Illinois civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff denied the right purchase a firearm. </h2> In Illinois, there are two legal hurdles to the purchase of a firearm from a seller designated as a federal firearms licensee, "a person licensed by the [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] as a manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms." 28 C.F.R. Â... More...

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Timothy R. Barz v. The Village of Hazel Crest Firefighters Pension Fund, et al.

<h2> Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyers represented the parties a line of duty disability pension fund claim disputes. </h2> Barz was hired by the Village of Hazel Crest Fire Department (HCFD) in October 2011 as a firefighter/paramedic. On February 6, 2020, Barz applied for a line of duty disability pension and, alternatively, a non-duty pension. On August 17, 2021, the Boar... More...

$0 (11-15-2024 - IL)

Dominic D. Difoggio v. County of Will, et al.

<h2> Joliet, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory. </h2> In 2018, plaintiff Dominic D. DiFoggio was injured when his vehicle struck a concrete abutment on a bridge located in Will County. Thereafter, plaintiff filed a complaint against Will County and others, alleging negligence. Will County filed a motion for summary judgment, which... More...

$0 (11-04-2024 - IL)

Alexandria Nicholas v. L'Oreal USA, Inc., et al.

<h2> Chicago, Illinois personal injury product liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff. </h2> Illinois product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. To win a product liability lawsuit in Illinois, you must prove: The injury was caused by a defect or condition of the product... More...

$0 (10-16-2024 - IL)

<h1> United States of America v. DeAyre M. Jones </h1>

<h2><center> East St. Louis, Illinois Criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Making Bomb Threat to Scott Air Force Base </center><center> Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Bomb Threat to Scott Air Force Base</h2></center> </h2></center> A district judge in southern Il... More...

$0 (09-13-2024 - IL)

Andrew Slabon v. Philip Ladisa

<h2> Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on intentional infliction of emotional distress theory. </h2> Plaintiff also claimed defendant was stalking "young women [ sic ] tenants" residing in a nearby property that defendant "claims he 'manages.'" Plaintiff stated that while defendant claimed he was maintaining his property, defendant wa... More...

$0 (07-05-2024 - IL)

Sariah Goux v. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Urbana, Illinois personal injury lawyers <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Bradley&l=Skafish&i=129452&z=60602" target="_new">Bradley Alan Skafish</a> and <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Jeffrey&l=Deutschman&i=129451&z=60602" target="_new">Jeffrey S. Deutschman</a> represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory. Negligence describes a situati... More...

$0 (05-13-2024 - IL)

<h1> United States of America v. Becky Louise Sutton </h1>

<h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with embezzlement.</h2></center> <h2><center> Former Paralegal for Chicago Law Firm Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement </h2></center> A former paralegal for a Chicago law firm has been sentenced... More...

$0 (04-03-2024 - IL)

Stephanie Rein v. Walmart, Inc.

East St. Louis, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory. This case was filed in the Circuit Court, Franklin County, Illinois, case number 22-LA-56, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant. (740 ILCS 130/1) Sec. 1. This Act is called and may be cited as the "Premises Liability Act". S... More...

$1 (03-20-2024 - IL)

Elizabeth Flores v. Lowe's Home Centers, LLC

Rock Island, Illinois personal injury slip and fall law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability Negligence theory. (740 ILCS 130/2) (from Ch. 80, par. 302) (Text of Section WITH the changes made by P.A. 89-7, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 2. The distinction under the common law between invitees and licensees as to the duty owed by an... More...

$0 (02-23-2024 - IL)

Sara M.A. Mohamed v. United States of America

Chicago, Illinois immigration lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking a writ of mandamus. The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any action in the nature of mandamus to compel an officer or employee of the United States or any agency thereof to perform a duty owed to the plaintiff.... More...

$0 (02-26-2024 - IL)

Darrell Carpenter v. Eisai, Inc., et al.

Urbana, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a product liability theories. Eisai, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that produces and sells drugs used to treat neurological disorders. The manufacture and/or sellers on products have a duty to avoid selling defective and unreasonably dangerous products. ... More...

$1 (04-20-2023 - IL)

Joyce Hodges v. Sanofi US Services, Inc., et al.

Urbana, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a product liability theories. The manufacture and distributors of goods have a duty to avoid designing, manufacturing and/or selling defective and unreasonably dangerous products in Illinois. "Sanofi US is comprised of four business units: Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, and ... More...

$0 (01-24-2024 - IL)

Michael L. DiBuono v. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, et al .

East St. Louis, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a product liability theories. A manufacturer has a duty to design against reasonably foreseeable hazards. To show that the manufacturer acted unreasonably based on the foreseeability of harm, the plaintiff must show the manufacturer knew or should have known of the risk posed by the produc... More...

$0 (01-12-2024 - IL)

Ron Ward v. Kellogg USA, LLC and APL Logistics, Ltd.

Chicago, Illinois personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories. This case was filed in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, 23-LA-674 and was removed to federal court by the Defendant. Illinois auto negligence law governs how liability and damages are determined in car accidents. Here's a breakdown of its k... More...

$1 (01-22-2024 - IL)

Michael Dillon Jacobs v. Tsegaye Banjaw and ENG Transportation, INC.

Peoria, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a semi-tractor-trailer car wrecks caused by Tsegaye Banjaw. Illinois Auto Negligence Law: Duty of care: All drivers in Illinois have a duty of care to operate their v... More...

$1 (12-14-2023 - IL)

Katrina Gilliam v. L'Oreal USA, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on product liability theories claiming to have been injured and/or damages by a defective and unreasonably dangerous product designed, manufactured and/or of sold to the public. Illinois product liability law is based on the theory of strict liability. This means that a product manufacturer or selle... More...

$0 (10-26-2023 - IL)

Joseph A. Kafka and Todd Kafka v. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

New York City, New York commercial litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a securities fraud theory. Plaintiffs Joseph A. Kafka and Todd Kafka (collectively, the "Kafkasâ€ or "Plaintiffsâ€) bring this purported class action on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, against Wells Fargo Securities, LLC ("WFSâ€ or "Defendantâ... More...

$0 (09-15-2023 - IL)

Yamilet Rodriguez v. Aerovias De Mexico, S.A., DE C.V., et al.

Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a negligence theory. This case was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 2018 L 011560, and removed by Defendant to federal court. This negligence claim is brought under the Montreal Convention by Plaintiff Yamilet Rodriguez ("Plaintiffâ€). The Montreal Convention is an ... More...

$0 (09-06-2023 - IL)

United States of America v. Byron Clemons, Sr.

Benton, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with embezzling more than $200,000 from the organization and using the funds for personal expenses. Byron Clemons, Sr., 36, of Alton, pleaded guilty to one count of Interstate Transportation of Stolen Money. In addition to the prison sentence, he will serve two years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $202,... More...

$0 (08-04-2023 - IL)

Bruna Hayslette and Michael E. Hayslette, Jr. v. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et al.

Chicago, Illinois immigration lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking a writ of mandamus. "A writ of mandamus is a court order that commands a government official or other public authority to perform a particular duty. Mandamus is a Latin word that means "we command." A writ of mandamus can be used to compel a government official to perform a duty that they are legally required to p... More...

$0 (08-04-2023 - IL)

Anadelia Contreras v. Peke's Pozole, Inc. et al.

Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum ... More...

$0 (05-04-2023 - IL)

Alma Suarez and Donald Suarez v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

East St. Louis, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on product liability theories. Abbot Laboratories manufactures and sells cardiovascular, diabetes care, medical diagnostic, neuromodulation, nutrition products and medicines. "Product liability law in Illinois is a complex area of law that governs the liability of manufacturers, sellers, an... More...

$0 (04-18-2023 - IL)

Gregorio Gonzalez v. Barber Shop Acapulco Corp d/b/a Peluqueria 5 Estrellas

Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum ... More...

$0 (04-07-2023 - IL)

Patrick L. Humphrey v. Illinois Marine Towing, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued defendant on an auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered $9,999,999 in damages and/or injuries as negligence of one of Defendant's employees. <<table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ChicagoFed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Chicago, Ill... More...

$0 (03-16-2023 - IL)

Maricela Rios v. Walmart, Inc.

Peoria, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of an accident in a Walmart store. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Peoria_IL_FED.png" alt="Federal ... More...

$1 (02-15-2023 - IL)

Duane Porter, et al. v. Pipefitters Association, et al.

Chicago, Illinois civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on employment discrimination theories. <<table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ChicagoFed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Chicago, Illinois"> Federal Courthouse - Chicago, Illinois</a> <a font="red" href="htt... More...

$0 (02-06-2023 - IL)

State of Illinois v. Bernard Mims

Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with attempted murder. Shortly after midnight on October 12, 2000, a security guard at the Rosenwald apartment building on 47th Street in Chicago was gunned down as he stood near the front entrance. The security guard was identified as 33-year-old Dwayne Baker, an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy. Witnes... More...

$0 (12-31-2006 - IL)

United States of America v. Kenesha Burlison

East St. Louis, Illinois criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with identity theft. Kenesha Burlison, 40, of St. Louis, Missouri, was the Director of Human Relations for Call for Help, Inc. from 2016 until her termination in 2020. Call for Help is a longstanding charitable organization in East St. Louis, Illinois, that helps people overcome a variety of personal crises, rangin... More...

$0 (09-19-2022 - IL)

United States of America v. Roger E. Pace

Peoria, Illinois criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs. On April 5, 2019, at around 10:30 p.m., Officer Ryan Crowder observed a white SUV in the parking lot of a local business. An individual was sitting inside the SUV. That night, Officer Crowder was the only police officer on duty in the small town of Pleasant Hill, Illinois. He te... More...

$0 (09-09-2022 - IL)

Walter Dean and Dean Wollenzien v. National Production Workers Union Severance Trust Plan, et al.

Chicago, Illinois labor lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) violation theories. Walter Dean and Dean Wollenzien sued their former pension plans, the plans' trustees, and the plans' administrator for various claims un- der the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974â€” more commonly known as ... More...

$0 (08-15-2022 - IL)

Magnet, Inc. v. The Travelers Indemnity Company, et al.

Chicago, Illinois insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory. Plaintiff Magnetek, Inc. brought a three count complaint against defendants The Travelers Indemnity Company and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company (together "Travelers") seeking a declaration that defendants owe a duty to defend (Count I) and indemnify plaintiff (Count... More...

$0 (07-11-2022 - IL)

United States of America v. Ricky Perry

East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with falsifying hours on his time sheet. A former police officer in the Village of Alorton, Illinois, indicted for falsifying thousands of hours on his timesheets. Ricky Perry, 51, of East Saint Louis, Illinois, was convicted. United States Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said, "The overwhelming majori... More...

$0 (01-28-2022 - IL)