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investigation hearing in Illinois

31 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1934–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commissiongreen
illappct · 2010 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2011"In making adequate findings, the Commission is not required to provide findings on each evidentiary claim; its findings are sufficient if they are specific enough to enable the court to make an informed and intelligent review of its order." Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, 405 Ill.App.3d 389, 398 , 344 Ill.Dec. 662 , 937 N.E.2d 685 (2010); see also 220 ILCS 5/10-201(e)(iii) (West 2010). ¶ 11 A rate case is started when a utility, such as IAWC, "files tariffs providing for a rate increase and the Commission suspends *517 those tariffs to conduct an investigation and hearing

2011"In making adequate findings, the Commission is not required to provide findings on each evidentiary claim; its findings are sufficient if they are specific enough to enable the court to make an informed and intelligent review of its order." Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, 405 Ill.App.3d 389, 398 , 344 Ill.Dec. 662 , 937 N.E.2d 685 (2010); see also 220 ILCS 5/10-201(e)(iii) (West 2010). ¶ 11 A rate case is started when a utility, such as IAWC, "files tariffs providing for a rate increase and the Commission suspends *517 those tariffs to conduct an investigation and hearing

44
Westchester Fire Ins. Co. v. G. Heileman Brewing Co., Inc.green
illappct · 2001 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Westchester Fire Insurance Co. , 321 Ill.

2002See Westchester Fire Insurance Co., 321 Ill.

22
People v. Illinois Commerce Commissiongreen
illappct · 2011 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Madigan v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, 2011 IL App (1st) 101776 , & 11 (quoting Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, 405 Ill.

2014Madigan v. Illinois Commerce Comm’n, 2011 IL App (1st) 101776, ¶ 11 (quoting Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm’n, 405 Ill.

12
American Family Insurance v. Village Pontiac-GMC, Inc.green
illappct · 1992 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994American Family, 223 Ill.

1994App. 3d at 627 , 585 N.E.2d at 1118 .) This court suggested that wiring retained by the plaintiffs and photographs taken by their expert were not a sufficient substitute for an independent investigation by the defense.

12
Glaser v. City of Chicagogreen
illappct · 2018 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. (“At any time after the successful completion of a term of *** suspension *** the Department may restore the license to the licensee, unless after an investigation and a hearing, the Secretary determines that restoration is not in the public interest.”). 31 No. 1-22-0657 ¶ 81 Masood next argues that the Director violated section 40(c) of the Medical Practice Act by not including the grounds on which the discipline was based and any “terms and conditions” of the discipline.

2023See id. § 40(c) (“Each order of revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action shall contain a brief, concise statement of the ground or grounds upon which the Department’s action is based, as well as the specific terms and conditions of such action.”).

11
People v. Patrickgreen
ill · 2011 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Patrick, 2011 IL 111666, ¶ 29 ; People v. Nitz, 143 Ill. 2d 82, 134 (1991).

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People v. Nitzgreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Patrick, 2011 IL 111666, ¶ 29 ; People v. Nitz, 143 Ill. 2d 82, 134 (1991).

11
Albazzaz v. Department of Professional Regulationgreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Albazzaz v. Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, 314 Ill.

11
Harris v. Warrick County Sheriff's Departmentgreen
ca7 · 2012 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Harris v. Warrick County Sheriff’s Department, 666 F.3d 444, 448 (7th Cir. 2012) (“an employer may be liable for employment discrimination if a nondecision-maker ‘performs an act motivated by [discriminatory] animus that is intended *** to cause an adverse employment action, and *** that act is a proximate cause of the ultimate employment action.’ [Citation.]” (Emphasis omitted and emphasis added.)).

2019Harris v. Warrick County Sheriff’s Department, 666 F.3d 444, 448 (7th Cir. 2012) (“an employer may be liable for employment discrimination if a nondecision-maker ‘performs an act motivated by [discriminatory] animus that is intended *** to cause an adverse employment action, and *** that act is a proximate cause of the ultimate employment action.’ [Citation.]” (Emphasis omitted and emphasis added.)).

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Darrel Smith v. Denise Braygreen
ca7 · 2012 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Plaintiff also cites Smith v. Bray, 681 F.3d 888, 897 (7th Cir. 2012), overruled on other grounds by Ortiz, 834 F.3d 760 , for the proposition that “ ‘cat’s paw’ liability may be imposed on an employer ‘where the plaintiff can show that an employee with discriminatory animus provided factual information or other input that may have affected the adverse employment action.’ [Citations.]” Plaintiff argues his suspension “was based on a lie by the supervisor involved.” Plaintiff also argues his suspension was - 17 - 1-19-0912 influenced by Studer, (who plaintiff describes as “one of the most persi

2019Plaintiff also cites Smith v. Bray, 681 F.3d 888, 897 (7th Cir. 2012), overruled on other grounds by Ortiz, 834 F.3d 760 , for the proposition that “ ‘cat’s paw’ liability may be imposed on an employer ‘where the plaintiff can show that an employee with discriminatory animus provided factual information or other input that may have affected the adverse employment action.’ [Citations.]” Plaintiff argues his suspension “was based on a lie by the supervisor involved.” Plaintiff also argues his suspension was - 17 - 1-19-0912 influenced by Studer, (who plaintiff describes as “one of the most persi

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Aerojet-General Corp. v. Transport Indemnity Co.green
calctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Under the language of the ISDA’s policy, the “ISDA was obligated to pay for expenses it actually incurred, and all reasonable expenses incurred by [the District] at ISDA’s request to assist in the investigation or defense of the mold litigation.” The court agreed with the case law 1 The ISDA also states at page 22 of its brief that “[t]he total spent by [the] ISDA to defend and settle the Mold Lawsuit was $715,674.” The discrepancy of $74,785 between the two totals is the amount for “allocated Loss (Claim Adjustment) Expenses.” -6- cited by the District, Aerojet-General Corp. v. Transport Inde

11
Rich v. Principal Life Insurancegreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012“When construing the language of an insurance policy, a court’s primary objective is to ascertain and give effect to the intentions of the parties as expressed by the words of the policy.” Rich v. Principal Life Insurance Co., 226 Ill. 2d 359, 371 (2007).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Michigan Avenue National Bank v. County of Cook green
ill · 2000
2 sentences

2015Giving the term "diagnosis" as used in section 6-106(a) it's plain and ordinary meaning as gleaned from assorted dictionaries, the supreme court found it to mean, among other things, the "art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms, and as an investigation or analysis of the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or problem," as well as "the art of distinguishing one disease from another," "the determination of the nature of a case of disease" and "[t]he determination of a medical condition (such as disease) by physical examination or by study of its symptoms." (Interna

2015Giving the term "diagnosis" as used in section 6-106(a) it's plain and ordinary meaning as gleaned from assorted dictionaries, the supreme court found it to mean, among other things, the "art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms, and as an investigation or analysis of the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or problem," as well as "the art of distinguishing one disease from another," "the determination of the nature of a case of disease" and "[t]he determination of a medical condition (such as disease) by physical examination or by study of its symptoms." (Interna

32015–2015
Amigleo v. Bernardi green
illappct · 1988
2 sentences

1998Amigleo, 175 Ill.

1998Amigleo , 175 Ill.

21998–1998
People v. Jura green
illappct · 2004
1 sentence

2026Id. ¶ 32 To prove the offense of possession of a stolen firearm, the State must show, per the statutory language that the defendant (1) is not entitled to the possession of the firearm, (2) possessed the firearm, and (3) knew it to have been stolen or converted. 720 ILCS 5/24-3.8 (West 2022).

12026–2026
Cinkus v. Village of Stickney Municipal Officers Electoral Board green
ill · 2008
1 sentence

2023He entirely relies on section 43 of the Act that provides for the restoration of a license from discipline, which states: “At any time after the successful competition of a term of probation, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Department may restore the license to the licensee, unless after an investigation and a hearing, the Secretary determines that restoration is not in the public interest.” Id. § 43.

12023–2023
Area Erectors, Inc. v. Travelers Property Casualty Company of America green
illappct · 2012
1 sentence

2021Plaintiff further alleged that defendant committed several acts listed in section 154.6 of the Insurance Code, including (a) knowingly misrepresenting relevant facts or policy provisions relating to the coverage available, (b) compelling plaintiff to institute suit to recover amounts due under the contract and offering substantially less than the amounts due, (c) refusing to pay plaintiff’s claim without conducting a reasonable investigation, and (d) delaying the investigation of his claim. ¶ 25 While the acts alleged by plaintiff “may constitute improper claims practices” (Area Erectors, Inc.

12021–2021
Henry Ortiz v. Werner Enterprises, Incorporat green
ca7 · 2016
2 sentences

2019Plaintiff also cites Smith v. Bray, 681 F.3d 888, 897 (7th Cir. 2012), overruled on other grounds by Ortiz, 834 F.3d 760 , for the proposition that “ ‘cat’s paw’ liability may be imposed on an employer ‘where the plaintiff can show that an employee with discriminatory animus provided factual information or other input that may have affected the adverse employment action.’ [Citations.]” Plaintiff argues his suspension “was based on a lie by the supervisor involved.” Plaintiff also argues his suspension was - 17 - 1-19-0912 influenced by Studer, (who plaintiff describes as “one of the most persi

2019Plaintiff also cites Smith v. Bray, 681 F.3d 888, 897 (7th Cir. 2012), overruled on other grounds by Ortiz, 834 F.3d 760 , for the proposition that “ ‘cat’s paw’ liability may be imposed on an employer ‘where the plaintiff can show that an employee with discriminatory animus provided factual information or other input that may have affected the adverse employment action.’ [Citations.]” Plaintiff argues his suspension “was based on a lie by the supervisor involved.” Plaintiff also argues his suspension was - 17 - 1-19-0912 influenced by Studer, (who plaintiff describes as “one of the most persi

12019–2019
Skotticelli v. Club Misty, Inc. green
illappct · 2010
1 sentence

2012Accordingly, the court answered the certified question in the negative. ¶ 31 In Skotticelli, this court considered the following certified question: “ ‘Where a trial court finds that a corporate defendant denied a request to admit, based on the lack of knowledge of the subject requests on the part of the corporate president, and the corporate president’s lack of any of the investigation or inquiry on his own part, and where the corporation is out of business and had no employees at the time the requests were propounded, and the corporation asserts that its denials of the requests to admit were

12012–2012
People v. Fidler green
illappct · 1979
1 sentence

2008The court stated, “the eavesdropping was conducted entirely by Federal officers who complied with the applicable Federal statute, and acted pursuant to an investigation of a violation of Federal law.” Fidler, 72 Ill.

12008–2008
Zimmermann v. Netemeyer green
illappct · 1984
2 sentences

1993(See Zimmermann, 122 Ill.App.3d at 1051-53 , 78 Ill.Dec. 383 , 462 N.E.2d 502 .) Furthermore, in our mere recognition that an employer can violate its duty of nonnegligent hiring by a failure to make a "reasonable examination" of management candidates' history of sexual harassment, we do not, contrary to the company's assertion, begin a slippery slope of judicial involvement in the quality and *1186 breath of the investigation requirement; courts have long relied on the feasibility of a rule of "reasonableness." (See, e.g., Malorney v. B & L Motor Freight, Inc. (1986), 146 Ill.App.3d 265, 269

1993(See Zimmermann, 122 Ill.App.3d at 1051-53 , 78 Ill.Dec. 383 , 462 N.E.2d 502 .) Furthermore, in our mere recognition that an employer can violate its duty of nonnegligent hiring by a failure to make a "reasonable examination" of management candidates' history of sexual harassment, we do not, contrary to the company's assertion, begin a slippery slope of judicial involvement in the quality and *1186 breath of the investigation requirement; courts have long relied on the feasibility of a rule of "reasonableness." (See, e.g., Malorney v. B & L Motor Freight, Inc. (1986), 146 Ill.App.3d 265, 269

11993–1993
Malorney v. B & L Motor Freight, Inc. green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

1993App. 3d at 1051-53 .) Furthermore, in our mere recognition that an employer can violate its duty of nonnegligent hiring by a failure to make a “reasonable examination” of management candidates’ history of sexual harassment, we do not, contrary to the company’s assertion, begin a slippery slope of judicial involvement in the quality and breadth of the investigation requirement; courts have long relied on the feasibility of a rule of “reasonableness.” (See, e.g., Malorney v. B & L Motor Freight, Inc. (1986), 146 Ill.

1993(See Zimmermann, 122 Ill.App.3d at 1051-53 , 78 Ill.Dec. 383 , 462 N.E.2d 502 .) Furthermore, in our mere recognition that an employer can violate its duty of nonnegligent hiring by a failure to make a "reasonable examination" of management candidates' history of sexual harassment, we do not, contrary to the company's assertion, begin a slippery slope of judicial involvement in the quality and *1186 breath of the investigation requirement; courts have long relied on the feasibility of a rule of "reasonableness." (See, e.g., Malorney v. B & L Motor Freight, Inc. (1986), 146 Ill.App.3d 265, 269

11993–1993
People v. Brown green
illappct · 1986
1 sentence

1992App. 3d 101, 105 , 496 N.E.2d 1020, 1023 .) Here, the references were elicited to show how Officer Ahern identified defendant in the early stages of the investigation and were not error.

11992–1992
The PEOPLE v. Goss green
ill · 1957
2 sentences

1987(People v. Goss (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 533, 546 , 141 N.E.2d 385 ; In re Mortimer (1976), 44 Ill.

1987(People v. Goss (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 533, 546 , 141 N.E.2d 385 ; In re Mortimer (1976), 44 Ill.

11987–1987
In Re Mortimer neutral
illappct · 1976
1 sentence

1987(People v. Goss (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 533, 546 , 141 N.E.2d 385 ; In re Mortimer (1976), 44 Ill.

11987–1987
Orlicki v. McCarthy green
ill · 1954
1 sentence

1983Citing as authority for its position Orlicki v. McCarthy (1954), 4 Ill. 2d 342 , plaintiff urges us that the enactment of the statute was merely procedural in nature, and, as such, should be applied retroactively, regardless of whether the action accrued before or after the effective date of the enactment.

11983–1983
Hannah v. Larche green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

1982Ed. 2d 1307 , 80 S. Ct. 1502 , the Supreme Court gave a detailed analysis of the difference between an investigation and a hearing.

1982The court stated that the requirements of due process vary with the type of proceeding involved. ( 363 U.S. 420, 440 , 4 L.

11982–1982
Peloso v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. green
nj · 1970
2 sentences

1979We recognize that certain courts have adopted the rule that the period is tolled from the date proofs of loss are filed until the date the claim is denied (e.g., Peloso v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. (1970), 56 N.J. 514 , 267 A.2d 498 ; Tom Thomas Organization, Inc. v. Reliance Insurance Co. (1976), 396 Mich. 588 , 242 N.W.2d 396 ), or even that the period does not begin to run until the claim is denied.

1979We recognize that certain courts have adopted the rule that the period is tolled from the date proofs of loss are filed until the date the claim is denied (e.g., Peloso v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. (1970), 56 N.J. 514 , 267 A.2d 498 ; Tom Thomas Organization, Inc. v. Reliance Insurance Co. (1976), 396 Mich. 588 , 242 N.W.2d 396 ), or even that the period does not begin to run until the claim is denied.

11979–1979
Tom Thomas Organization, Inc. v. Reliance Insurance green
mich · 1976
2 sentences

1979We recognize that certain courts have adopted the rule that the period is tolled from the date proofs of loss are filed until the date the claim is denied (e.g., Peloso v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. (1970), 56 N.J. 514 , 267 A.2d 498 ; Tom Thomas Organization, Inc. v. Reliance Insurance Co. (1976), 396 Mich. 588 , 242 N.W.2d 396 ), or even that the period does not begin to run until the claim is denied.

1979We recognize that certain courts have adopted the rule that the period is tolled from the date proofs of loss are filed until the date the claim is denied (e.g., Peloso v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. (1970), 56 N.J. 514 , 267 A.2d 498 ; Tom Thomas Organization, Inc. v. Reliance Insurance Co. (1976), 396 Mich. 588 , 242 N.W.2d 396 ), or even that the period does not begin to run until the claim is denied.

11979–1979
McFarland v. Chicago Exp., Inc. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. American Employers' Ins. Co. Of Boston, Mass green
ca7 · 1952
11961–1961
Oil Base, Inc. v. Transport Indemnity Co. green
calctapp · 1956
1 sentence

1961The primary insurer has also been held primarily responsible for defending its insured in McFarland v. Chicago Exp., 200 F.2d 5 (7 Cir.); Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Buckeye Union Casualty Co., 105 N.E.2d 568 (Ohio); and Oil Base v. Transport Indemnity Co., 299 P.2d 952 (Cal. App.).

11961–1961
Swift v. Black Panther Oil & Gas Co. green
ca8 · 1917
11934–1934

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 220 ILCS 5/10-201 (4) IL § 220 ILCS 5/9-201 (4) IL § 220 ILCS 5/9-229 (4) IL § 210 ILCS 70/1 (3) IL § 210 ILCS 80/1 (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/1-101 (3) IL § 225 ILCS 60/22 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (3) IL § 745 ILCS 10/6-105 (3) IL § 745 ILCS 10/6-106 (3) IL § 745 ILCS 10/6-109 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1395dd(e)(1)(a) (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MI 62 (1901–2025) NY 59 (1907–2025) TX 54 (1945–2025) CA 51 (1928–2026) LA 34 (1974–2024) IL 31 (1934–2026) OH 25 (1932–2023) PA 22 (1948–2023) NJ 19 (1923–2025) IN 16 (1895–2017) FL 15 (1959–2021) OK 14 (1920–2012) WI 14 (1934–2025) CO 14 (1984–2018) MS 13 (1950–2021) MO 13 (1907–2024) OR 12 (1926–2021) MA 11 (1984–2013) WA 10 (1920–2024) GA 9 (1899–2019) MT 8 (1994–2013) AL 8 (1915–2005) WV 8 (1986–2025) MD 7 (1964–2024) ND 7 (1979–2009) MN 7 (1891–2012) NC 7 (1893–2014) AK 6 (1970–2024) TN 6 (1962–2024) ID 5 (1972–2026) AZ 4 (1985–2016) IA 4 (1922–2018) NM 4 (1994–2012) SC 4 (2008–2025) CT 4 (1991–2011) ME 4 (2005–2020) SD 3 (1984–2009) DE 3 (2022–2023) KY 3 (2002–2014) NE 2 (1945–1946) KS 2 (1949–2004) RI 2 (1899–1994) VA 2 (1898–1980) DC 2 (2012–2016) HI 2 (1978–2003)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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