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Lori Grant v. Brenda Johnson
Date: 01-25-2022
Case Number: 18-L-665
Judge: Christopher T. Kolker
Court: Circuit Court, St. Clair County, Illinois
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Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
East St. Louis, Illinois family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce case a frivolous filing.
On October 10, 2018, plaintiff, Lori Grant, filed a pro se complaint alleging that defendant, Brenda Johnson, a lifelong friend of 20 years, had engaged in sexual relations with Lori's husband, Wayne Grant, and knowingly transmitted herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) to Wayne, who then subsequently transmitted both HSV-1 and HSV-2 to Lori. In response, Brenda, represented by counsel, filed a motion to dismiss Lori's complaint, pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-615 (West 2018)), on January 9, 2019, claiming Lori's complaint failed to state a cause of action either in law or equity. Shortly thereafter, the court entered an order continuing Brenda's motion to dismiss and granting Lori time to retain counsel. The motion to dismiss was set for March 11, 2019, and a trial was tentatively scheduled for July 8, 2019.
Grant v. Johnson, 2022 IL App (5th) 200081U (Ill. App. 2022)
On October 10, 2018, plaintiff, Lori Grant, filed a pro se complaint alleging that defendant, Brenda Johnson, a lifelong friend of 20 years, had engaged in sexual relations with Lori's husband, Wayne Grant, and knowingly transmitted herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) to Wayne, who then subsequently transmitted both HSV-1 and HSV-2 to Lori. In response, Brenda, represented by counsel, filed a motion to dismiss Lori's complaint, pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-615 (West 2018)), on January 9, 2019, claiming Lori's complaint failed to state a cause of action either in law or equity. Shortly thereafter, the court entered an order continuing Brenda's motion to dismiss and granting Lori time to retain counsel. The motion to dismiss was set for March 11, 2019, and a trial was tentatively scheduled for July 8, 2019.
Grant v. Johnson, 2022 IL App (5th) 200081U (Ill. App. 2022)
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Lori Grant v. Brenda Johnson?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Lori Grant v. Brenda Johnson?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, St. Clair County, Illinois, IL. The presiding judge was Christopher T. Kolker.
Who were the attorneys in Lori Grant v. Brenda Johnson?
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When was Lori Grant v. Brenda Johnson decided?
This case was decided on January 25, 2022.