67 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 20 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Majumdar v. Luriegreen2 sentences2025See id. (affirming the dismissal of a breach of fiduciary duty claim because it was duplicative of a medical negligence claim); Majumdar v. Lurie, 274 Ill. 2002See Majumdar v. Lurie, 274 Ill. | 5 | 5 |
Neade v. Portesgreen2 sentences2025See id. (affirming the dismissal of a breach of fiduciary duty claim because it was duplicative of a medical negligence claim); Majumdar v. Lurie, 274 Ill. 2008App. 3d at 273-74 ; see also Neade, 193 Ill. 2d at 443 (citing Majumdar in emphasizing that the operative facts are the ones examined in determining if a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a medical malpractice claim). | 4 | 8 |
Awai v. Kotingreen2 sentences2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). 2000App. 3d at 809-10 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn. App. 1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (App. 1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo. App. 1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo. App. 1992). | 4 | 4 |
Alpha School Bus Co., Inc. v. Wagnergreen2 sentences2023Alpha School Bus, 391 Ill. 2023Id. at 747 (stating the necessary elements to assert a breach of fiduciary duty claim, - 13 - No. 1-21-1015 including injury). | 3 | 3 |
Garcia v. Coffmangreen2 sentences2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). 2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). | 2 | 4 |
Spoor v. Serotagreen2 sentences2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). 2000App. 3d at 809-10 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn. App. 1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (App. 1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo. App. 1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo. App. 1992). | 2 | 4 |
Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurancegreen2 sentences2015Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 154 Ill. 2d 90, 102 (1992). ¶ 50 The record supports the trial court’s conclusion that plaintiff’s claims for breach of fiduciary duty and negligence presented genuine issues of material fact sufficient to deny Willie’s motion for summary judgment. ¶ 51 Concerning the breach of fiduciary duty claim, plaintiff contended Willie’s failure to file an accounting and his failure to transfer the real estate when Patrick reached majority were the most serious breaches. 2014Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 154 Ill. 2d 90, 102 (1992). ¶ 50 The record supports the trial court's conclusion that plaintiff's claims for breach of fiduciary duty and negligence presented genuine issues of material fact sufficient to deny Willie's motion for summary judgment. -14- 1-13-2834 ¶ 51 Concerning the breach of fiduciary duty claim, plaintiff contended Willie's failure to file an accounting and his failure to transfer the real estate when Patrick reached majority were the most serious breaches. | 2 | 2 |
Farm Credit Bank of St. Louis v. Whitlockgreen2 sentences2007See Farm Credit Bank, 144 Ill. 2d at 447 ; Doctor’s Associates, Inc., 319 Ill. 2007See Farm Credit Bank, 144 Ill. 2d at 447 ; Doctor's Assoc., Inc., 319 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Goodman v. Phoenix Container, Inc. (In Re DeMert & Dougherty, Inc.)green2 sentences2002See also In re DeMert & Dougherty, Inc. , 271 B.R. 821, 838-39 (Bankr. 2002See also In re DeMert & Dougherty, Inc., 271 B.R. 821, 838-39 (Bankr. | 2 | 2 |
Newell v. Corresgreen2 sentences2000See, e.g., Newell, 125 Ill.App.3d at 1094 , 81 Ill.Dec. 283 , 466 N.E.2d 1085 . 2000See, e.g., Newell, 125 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Hales v. Pittmangreen2 sentences2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). 2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). | 2 | 2 |
Armstrong v. Guiglergreen2 sentences2007Pursuant to section 13 — 205 of the Code, a breach of fiduciary duty claim must be brought within five years after the cause of action accrued. 735 ILCS 5/13 — 205 (West 2004); Armstrong v. Guigler, 174 Ill. 2d 281, 296-97 , 673 N.E.2d 290 (1996); Luminall Paints, Inc. v. La Salle National Bank, 220 Ill. 2007Pursuant to section 13 — 205 of the Code, a breach of fiduciary duty claim must be brought within five years after the cause of action accrued. 735 ILCS 5/13 — 205 (West 2004); Armstrong v. Guigler, 174 Ill. 2d 281, 296-97 , 673 N.E.2d 290 (1996); Luminall Paints, Inc. v. La Salle National Bank, 220 Ill. | 1 | 3 |
Pegram v. Herdrichgreen2 sentences2000An examination of the elements of a medical negligence claim and breach of fiduciary duty claim illustrates the way in which a breach of fiduciary duty claim would “boil down to a malpractice claim.” Herdrich, 530 U.S. at 235 , 147 L. 2000An examination of the elements of a medical negligence claim and breach of fiduciary duty claim illustrates the way in which a breach of fiduciary duty claim would “boil down to a malpractice claim.” Herdrich, 530 U.S. at 235 , 147 L. | 1 | 3 |
Lawlor v. North American Corporation of Illinoisgreen2 sentences2025See Lawlor v. North American Corp. of Illinois, 2012 IL 112530, ¶ 69 (breach of fiduciary duty requires proof of (1) duty, (2) breach, and (3) proximate causation). 2023See Pekin Insurance Co. v. AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing, Inc., 2017 IL App (1st) 160200, ¶ 21 (“On appeal, a reviewing court may affirm the trial court’s ruling for any reason supported by the record regardless of the basis relied upon by the trial court.”). ¶ 80 “To state a claim for breach of fiduciary duty, it must be alleged and ultimately proved: (1) that a fiduciary duty exists; (2) that the fiduciary duty was breached; and (3) that such breach proximately caused the injury of which the party complains.” Lawlor v. North American Corp. of Illinois, 2012 IL 112530, ¶ 69 . | 1 | 2 |
Borys v. Ruddgreen1 sentence2025See Borys, 207 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
| 540 North Lake Shore Drive Condominium Ass'n v. MCZ Development Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
Bill Daily, M.D., & Cardiothoracic Surgery Assocs., P.C. v. Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.green1 sentence2025Daily v. Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., 2018 IL App (5th) 150384, ¶ 31 (“An essential element of a claim for breach of fiduciary duty is damages proximately caused by the breach.”). | 1 | 1 |
| Duffy v. Orlan Brook Condominium Owners' Associationgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Vician v. Viciangreen | 1 | 1 |
Chicago City Bank & Trust Co. v. Lesmangreen1 sentence2025Chicago City Bank & Trust Co. v. Lesman, 186 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
| Superior Bank FSB v. Goldinggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hoopingarner v. Stenzelgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Rellick-Smith, S. v. Rellick, B.green | 1 | 1 |
| Middeke v. Baldergreen | 1 | 1 |
| MDM Group Associates, Inc. v. CX Reinsurance Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Goering v. Midwest Neurology, Ltd.green | 1 | 1 |
| Pekin Insurance Company v. AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Gearhart v. Gearhartgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Zokoych v. Spaldinggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Glass v. Burkettgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lane v. Deutsche Bankgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Graham v. Mimmsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Collins v. Reynardgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Nettleton v. Stogsdillgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Aguilar v. Safeway Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Congregation of the Passion v. Touche Ross & Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Labovitz v. Dolangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Holstein v. Grossman
green
2 sentences2016Holstein, 246 Ill. 2016Holstein, 246 Ill. | 4 | 2014–2016 |
Pippen v. Pedersen
green
2 sentences2024In fact, when such a claim involves the same operative set of facts and the same resulting injury, “the breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of the malpractice claim and should be dismissed.” Id. 2014Pippen v. Pedersen & Houpt, 2013 IL App (1st) 111371, ¶ 27 . ¶ 46 In his fourth amended complaint, Huang alleged that Brenson failed to communicate several settlement offers from Zhou, and failed to advise him of the risk of going to trial. | 2 | 2014–2024 |
Schrager v. North Community Bank
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2 sentences2021Additionally, fraud claims are subjected to a heightened pleading standard, requiring proof by clear and convincing evidence (Schrager, 328 Ill. 2021Additionally, fraud claims are subjected to a heightened pleading standard, requiring proof by clear and convincing evidence (Schrager, 328 Ill. | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Estate of Wernick v. MacKs
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2 sentences1992(In re Estate of Wernick (1989), 127 Ill. 2d 61, 87 , 535 N.E.2d 876, 887-88 .) After reviewing the record, we find that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it awarded equitable interest compounded at the rate of 5% per annum in the breach of fiduciary duty claim. 1992(In re Estate of Wernick (1989), 127 Ill. 2d 61, 87 , 535 N.E.2d 876, 887-88 .) After reviewing the record, we find that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it awarded equitable interest compounded at the rate of 5% per annum in the breach of fiduciary duty claim. | 2 | 1992–2013 |
Luminall Paints, Inc. v. La Salle National Bank
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2 sentences2007Pursuant to section 13 — 205 of the Code, a breach of fiduciary duty claim must be brought within five years after the cause of action accrued. 735 ILCS 5/13 — 205 (West 2004); Armstrong v. Guigler, 174 Ill. 2d 281, 296-97 , 673 N.E.2d 290 (1996); Luminall Paints, Inc. v. La Salle National Bank, 220 Ill. 2007Pursuant to section 13-205 of the Code, a breach of fiduciary duty claim must be brought within five years after the cause of action accrued. 735 ILCS 5/13-205 (West 2004); Armstong v. Guigler, 174 Ill. 2d 281, 296-97 , 673 N.E.2d 290 (1996); Luminall Paints, Inc. v. La Salle National Bank, 220 Ill. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Doctor's Associates, Inc. v. Duree
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2 sentences2007See Farm Credit Bank, 144 Ill. 2d at 447 ; Doctor’s Associates, Inc., 319 Ill. 2007See Farm Credit Bank, 144 Ill. 2d at 447 ; Doctor's Assoc., Inc., 319 Ill. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Fabricare Equipment Credit Corp. v. Bell, Boyd & Lloyd
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2 sentences2005Fabricare Equipment Credit Corp. v. Bell, Boyd & Lloyd , 328 Ill. 2005Fabricare Equipment Credit Corp. v. Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, 328 Ill. | 2 | 2005–2005 |
Battaglia v. Battaglia
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2 sentences2001Battaglia v. Battaglia, 231 Ill. 2001Battaglia v. Battaglia , 231 Ill. | 2 | 2001–2001 |
Neade v. Portes
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2 sentences2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). 2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill. | 2 | 2000–2000 |
D.A.B. v. Brown
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2 sentences2000Each of these jurisdictions held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim is duplicative of a negligence claim. 303 Ill.App.3d at 809-10 , 237 Ill.Dec. 788 , 710 N.E.2d 418 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn.App.1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo.App.1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo.App.1992). 2000App. 3d at 809-10 , citing Hales v. Pittman, 118 Ariz. 305, 309 , 576 P.2d 493, 497 (1978); D.A.B. v. Brown, 570 N.W.2d 168 (Minn. App. 1997); Garcia v. Coffman, 124 N.M. 12, 19 , 946 P.2d 216, 223 (App. 1997); Awai v. Kotin, 872 P.2d 1332, 1337 (Colo. App. 1993); Spoor v. Serota, 852 P.2d 1292, 1294-95 (Colo. App. 1992). | 2 | 2000–2000 |
Boatmen's National Bank v. Direct Lines, Inc.
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2 sentences1997Boatmen's, 167 Ill. 2d at 100 . 1997Boatmen’s, 167 Ill. 2d at 100 . | 2 | 1997–1997 |
Havoco of America, Ltd., a Delaware Corporation, Cross-Appellee v. Sumitomo Corporation of America, and Elmer C. Hill, Cross-Appellee
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2 sentences1996Section 13 — 205 applies to all torts, actions on oral contracts, and 'all civil actions not otherwise provided for.’ A breach of fiduciary duty claim is an action 'not otherwise provided for’ in the Illinois statutes of limitations.” Havoco, 971 F.2d at 1337 . 1996Section 13-205 applies to all torts, actions on oral contracts, and `all civil actions not otherwise provided for.' A breach of fiduciary duty claim is an action `not otherwise provided for' in the Illinois statutes of limitations." Havoco, 971 F.2d at 1337 . | 2 | 1995–1996 |
Indeck Energy Services, Inc. v. DePodesta
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1 sentence2025Indeck Energy Services, Inc. v. DePodesta, 2021 IL 125733, ¶ 47 . ¶ 71 Knebelkamp does not explain how his four alleged factual disputes relate to the elements of a breach of fiduciary duty claim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| D'Attomo v. Baumbeck green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| In Re Estate of Denler green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Scheinblum v. Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd. green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Commonwealth Edison Company v. Illinois Commerce Commission green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 800 South Wells Commercial LLC v. Cadden green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Happy R Securities, LLC v. Agri-Sources, LLC neutral | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Levy v. Markal Sales Corp. green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Khan v. Deutsche Bank AG green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Miller v. Harris green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Lawlor v. North American Corp. of Illinois green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Fuller Family Holdings, LLC v. Northern Trust Co. green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| In Re Estate of Muppavarapu green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| International Shoe Co. v. Washington green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Ballweg v. City of Springfield green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Calhoun v. Rane green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| Martin v. Heinold Commodities, Inc. green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Anderson v. Lybeck green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Turnes v. Brenckle green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Miller v. Miller green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Pettey v. First National Bank of Geneva green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Martin v. Heinold Commodities, Inc. green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Capitol Indemnity Corp. v. Stewart Smith Intermediaries, Inc. green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. v. Antioch Theatre Co. green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Worner Agency, Inc. v. Doyle green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
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.
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.