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lawsuit defense in Illinois

19 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2024 1 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
In the Matter of Joseph ANDREUCCETTI and Noemi Andreuccetti, Debtors-Appellantsgreen
ca7 · 1992 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017In re Andreuccetti, 975 F.2d 413, 417 (7th Cir. 1992).

2017In re Andreuccetti, 975 F.2d 413, 417 (7th Cir. 1992).

22
People v. O'BANNERgreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See People v. O'Banner , 215 Ill.

2005See People v. O’Banner, 215 Ill.

22
Waste Management, Inc. v. International Surplus Lines Insurancegreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2024
2 sentences

2024Moore et al., 6 Moore’s Federal Practice 26.70[6][c] at 26-226 (3d ed. 1997)); see also Waste Management, 144 Ill. 2d at 199-200 (implied waiver of work product occurs “where the sought-after material is either the basis of the lawsuit or the defense thereof.”) ¶ 27 In this case, the trial court found that plaintiffs impliedly waived their attorney-client and work product privileges against disclosure of the protected materials where they relied on the materials to support their information and belief allegations. ¶ 28 “Pleading facts ‘on information and belief’ is a widely used device in both

2018Id. at 199-200 , 161 Ill.Dec. 774 , 579 N.E.2d 322 .

15
Diamond v. General Telephone Co.green
illappct · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Diamond v. General Telephone Co. of Illinois, 211 Ill.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Rosier v. Cascade Mountain, Inc. green
illappct · 2006
2 sentences

2008Roiser, 367 Ill.

2008Roiser, 367 Ill.

22008–2008
Pyramid Controls, Inc. v. Siemens Industrial Automations, Inc. green
ilnd · 1997
2 sentences

2004Pyramid Controls, 176 F.R.D. at 273 .

2004Pyramid Controls, 176 F.R.D. at 273 .

22004–2004
Handgards, Inc. v. Johnson & Johnson green
cand · 1976
2 sentences

1998(See, e.g., Handgards, Inc. v. Johnson & Johnson (N.D.Cal. 1976), 413 F.Supp. 926 ; Truck Insurance Exchange v. St.

1991(See, e.g., Handgards, Inc. v. Johnson & Johnson (N.D.Cal.1976), 413 F.Supp. 926 ; Truck Insurance Exchange v. St.

21991–1998
In re Marriage of Reicher green
illappct · 2021
1 sentence

2024“A plaintiff may sometimes be forced to present 7 No. 1-23-0901 allegations that are based on information and belief, particularly when the necessary facts are within the defendant’s sole knowledge.” In re Marriage of Reicher, 2021 IL App (2d) 200454, ¶ 42 .

12024–2024
Nielson v. SwedishAmerican Hospital green
illappct · 2017
2 sentences

2017However, the manual also states that the risk- management department “reviews all QCRs and conducts investigation of occurrences or variances which require more complete documentation, follow-up from a risk management -6- 2017 IL App (2d) 160743 perspective, or reporting under the Safe Medical Devices Act.” Also, it provides that a “QCR may serve as a report to legal counsel to assist in the defense of a lawsuit or claim.” ¶ 21 E.

2017The forms also address billing, instructing that responsibility for medical costs is determined after the risk-management department or its designee investigates the occurrence. - 14 - 2017 IL App (2d) 160743 ¶ 44 The foregoing evidence reflects that the QCRs here (indeed all of defendant’s medical- occurrence QCRs) serve multiple purposes, including quality assurance (all medical-occurrence QCRs), risk management (all QCRs), and, to a certain extent, billing (all QCRs).

12017–2017
Sowinski v. Ramey green
illappct · 1976
1 sentence

1996Failure by an assured to advise the carrier of the existence of a lawsuit will bar coverage on the basis of noncooperation, and I cite Sowinski v. Ramey, 36 Ill.

11996–1996
Clipper Exxpress v. Rocky Mountain Motor Tariff Bureau green
ca9 · 1982
1 sentence

1989Thereafter, a number of lower Federal courts held in antitrust actions that a single lawsuit or claim may constitute “sham litigation.” See, e.g., MCI Communications Corp. v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (7th Cir. 1983), 708 F.2d 1081 ; Clipper Express v. Rocky Mountain Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc. (9th Cir. 1982), 690 F.2d 1240 .

11989–1989
MCI Communications Corporation and MCI Telecommunications Corporation v. American Telephone and Telegraph Company green
ca7 · 1983
1 sentence

1989Thereafter, a number of lower Federal courts held in antitrust actions that a single lawsuit or claim may constitute “sham litigation.” See, e.g., MCI Communications Corp. v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (7th Cir. 1983), 708 F.2d 1081 ; Clipper Express v. Rocky Mountain Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc. (9th Cir. 1982), 690 F.2d 1240 .

11989–1989

Where else courts name it

TX 55 (1942–2026) CA 33 (1976–2025) IL 19 (1989–2024) WA 11 (2000–2019) NY 10 (1958–2024) OK 9 (1971–2021) MO 8 (1993–2025) NM 7 (1981–2021) UT 7 (1981–2021) ME 5 (2006–2019) OH 5 (2001–2026) GA 4 (1987–2012) ID 4 (2014–2020) FL 4 (1981–2000) PA 3 (1923–2025) WY 3 (1978–2024) VT 2 (2003–2015) LA 2 (2015–2024) TN 2 (1999–2022) CT 2 (1992–2002) AZ 2 (2005–2018) DE 2 (2024–2024) WI 2 (1963–2000) HI 2 (2006–2024) MN 2 (2009–2011) IA 2 (2007–2007)

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