In the days where there are almost no recounts, Burt & Ross were able to reverse the election in Will County for Precinct Committeeperson. Our client, Steve Balich, lost the election by one vote, but after a recount, the court was convinced to throw out the un-initialed ballot resulting in a tie election. Our client…
Well done, John Murphey, on your successful representation of the Village of Olympia Fields in a recent arbitration. The arbitrator denied the grievance and upheld the termination, delivering a strong win for our client. You may read the full decision here.
We are celebrating a victory for Lucky Lincoln! Administrative Law Judge John White recommends the Illinois Gaming Board grant Lucky Lincoln’s Motion for Summary Judgment.
Last week we received an IL Appellate Court decision in Village of Lyons’ favor. Michael J. Hayes convinced the court that the policy clauses at issue were confusing and contradictory – requiring coverage for the Village for the federal lawsuit.
This case is before the Court on a motion for preliminary injunction filed by Plaintiff and Counter-Defendant, Village of Bolingbrook, against RE Land LI I, Inc. An evidentiary hearing was conducted, and the matter taken under advisement. The Court nowfinds and orders as follows…
Successfully represented the county as a Special State’s Attorney against allegations of conspiracy to violate plaintiff’s First Amendment rights and a First Amendment retaliation claim.
Successful defense against First Amendment claims alleging Plaintiff was not appointed to job because of her speech or political belief, and that her position was abolished because of her protected speech.
Won a motion for summary judgment which dismissed claims of unreasonable search and seizure, violation of due process rights, unequal protection of the laws, abuse of process, Monell claim, Fifth Amendment violations and claim for injunctive relief relating to the Inspectional Services Department’s citations for building code violations of a property owned by plaintiff which…
Challenged the constitutionality of an ordinance prohibiting children from playing in the street; won judgment for plaintiff and against the Village.
Claims of retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act successfully defended.