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2017Murphy-Hylton v. Lieberman Management Services, Inc., 2016 IL 120394 , ¶ 17. ¶ 14 A. Whistleblower Act Claim ¶ 15 Section 15(b) of the Whistleblower Act (740 ILCS 174/15(b) (West 2014)) provides the following: “An employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation.” Thus, to establish a cause of action under section 15(b), the employee must show (1) an adverse employment action by his or he

2017Murphy-Hylton v. Lieberman Management Services, Inc., 2016 IL 120394 , ¶ 17. ¶ 14 A. Whistleblower Act Claim ¶ 15 Section 15(b) of the Whistleblower Act (740 ILCS 174/15(b) (West 2014)) provides the following: “An employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation.” Thus, to establish a cause of action under section 15(b), the employee must show (1) an adverse employment action by his or he

2011Weather-Tite, 233 Ill. 2d at 390 . ¶6 Section 15(b) of the Act provides: “An employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation.” 740 ILCS 174/15(b) (West 2010). ¶7 Plaintiff maintains that he complied with the plain language of the Act when he reported the alleged illegal activities to “a government or law enforcement agency,” i.e., the mayor, who is the chief executive officer of the City

2011Dec. 808 , 909 N.E.2d 830 . ¶ 6 Section 15(b) of the Act provides: "An employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation." 740 ILCS 174/15(b) (West 2010). ¶ 7 Plaintiff maintains that he complied with the plain language of the Act when he reported the alleged illegal activities to "a government or law enforcement agency," i.e., the mayor, who is the chief executive officer of the City and

2024Section 15(b) provides that “[a]n employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation.” Id. § 15(b).

2024“Thus, to establish a cause of action under section 15(b), the employee must show (1) an adverse employment action by his or her employer, (2) which was in retaliation (3) for the employee’s disclosure to a government or law enforcement agency (4) of a suspected violation of an Illinois or federal law, rule, or regulation.” Sweeney v. City of Decatur, 2017 IL App (4th) 160492, ¶ 15 , 79 N.E.3d 184 . ¶ 49 Here, the parties initially dispute whether plaintiff presented evidence establishing a disclosure to a government or law enforcement agency as contemplated by the Whistleblower Act.

2024“Thus, to establish a cause of action under section 15(b), the employee must show (1) an adverse employment action by his or her employer, (2) which was in retaliation (3) for the employee’s disclosure to a government or law enforcement agency (4) of a suspected violation of an Illinois or federal law, rule, or regulation.” Sweeney v. City of Decatur, 2017 IL App (4th) 160492, ¶ 15 , 79 N.E.3d 184 . ¶ 49 Here, the parties initially dispute whether plaintiff presented evidence establishing a disclosure to a government or law enforcement agency as contemplated by the Whistleblower Act.

2022Id. ¶ 23 In count I, Regalado alleged his discharge emanated from reporting to the OIIG that Bonk had made false statements to the OIIG investigator in violation of section 15 of the Whistleblower Act (740 ILCS 174/15(b) (West 2020)): An employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation. 740 ILCS 174/15 (West 2020). -6- 1-21-0183 ¶ 24 Alternatively, Regalado contended his discharge violate

2020Under the Whistleblower Act, “[a]n employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation.” Id. § 15(b). ¶ 36 The trial court’s conclusion on this claim was that Hubert could not show that his termination was done in retaliation for his whistleblowing activity because the Board of Education had demonstrated that Hubert was insubordinate and engaged in inappropriate -8- workplace conduct.

2015Section 30 continues by outlining specific remedies available to an aggrieved employee, which include, but are not limited to, (1) “reinstatement with the same seniority status”; (2) “back pay, with interest”; and (3) “compensation for any damages sustained as a result of the violation, including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney’s fees.” Id. ¶ 45 3.

2013Kean v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 235 Ill. 2d 351 (2009). ¶ 11 Section 15 of the Whistleblower Act provides: “An employer may not retaliate against an employee for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency, where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation.” 740 ILCS 174/15(b) (West 2008). ¶ 12 OSF Healthcare argues that Willms did not make a disclosure under the Whistleblower Act because the inspector discovered the noncompliant slope, and there was no allegation that Willms requeste