55 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1886–2025 4 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.
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First Springfield Bank & Trust v. Galmangreen2 sentences2019See id. at 259 (“[W]hen Briske, Merlo, and Thompson ask whether the defendant might have reasonably anticipated the intervening efficient cause as a natural and probable result of his or her own negligence, they are in effect asking whether the intervening efficient cause was of a type that a reasonable person would see as a likely result of his or her conduct.”). ¶ 38 So at bottom, the question is whether the intervening, negligent driving of Szczepaniak, in speeding and failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, was reasonably foreseeable to Kessanti (and thus by extension to Uber) afte 2018See id. at 259 , 242 Ill.Dec. 113 , 720 N.E.2d 1068 ("[W]hen Briske, Merlo, and Thompson ask whether the defendant might have reasonably anticipated the intervening efficient cause as a natural and probable result of his or her own negligence, they are in effect asking whether the intervening efficient cause was of a type that a reasonable person would see as a likely result of his or her conduct."). ¶ 38 So at bottom, the question is whether the intervening, negligent driving of Szczepaniak, in speeding and failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, was reasonably foreseeable to Kessanti | 2 | 2 |
People v. Robinsongreen2 sentences2007As our court endeavored to explain in People v. Robinson, 217 Ill. 2d 43, 51-54 (2005), it is one thing to hold that a governmental entity is under an obligatory duty which it is required to perform, as opposed to a permissive power which it may exercise or not as it chooses. 2007As our court endeavored to explain in People v. Robinson, 217 Ill.2d 43, 51-54 , 298 Ill.Dec. 37 , 838 N.E.2d 930 (2005), it is one thing to hold that a governmental entity is under an obligatory duty which it is required to *36 perform, as opposed to a permissive power which it may exercise or not as it chooses. | 2 | 2 |
Simmons v. Union Electric Co.green2 sentences2004Simmons v. Union Electric Co., 104 Ill. 2d 444, 458 (1984); Vegich v. McDougal Hartmann Co., 84 Ill. 2d 461 (1981) (when the safety statute’s purpose of prevention is frustrated by a wilful violation and an accident follows, the full burden of the loss must be laid on the wrongdoer, even if the victim was himself negligent); Rost v. F.H. 2004Simmons v. Union Electric Co. , 104 Ill. 2d 444, 458 (1984); Vegich v. McDougal Hartmann Co. , 84 Ill. 2d 461 (1981) (when the safety statute's purpose of prevention is frustrated by a wilful violation and an accident follows, the full burden of the loss must be laid on the wrongdoer, even if the victim was himself negligent); Rost v. F.H. | 2 | 2 |
Clemmons v. Travelers Insurance Co.green2 sentences1999See Clemmons , 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy , 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton , 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan , 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co. , 43 Ill. 1999See Clemmons, 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy, 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton, 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan, 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co., 43 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Vavra v. Belmont Fire Protection Districtgreen2 sentences1997The supreme court in In re Belmont Fire Protection District , 111 Ill. 2d 373, 380 , 489 N.E.2d 1385, 1388 (1986) established that, in order for legislation to survive a challenge as unconstitutional special legislation, it must satisfy a so-called "two-prong test." This label was later qualified by the supreme court when it emphasized that the "two-prong test" was not a distinct test in and of itself, but rather a description of how rational basis review is conducted by the courts. 1997The supreme court in In re Belmont Fire Protection District , 111 Ill. 2d 373, 380 , 489 N.E.2d 1385, 1388 (1986) established that, in order for legislation to survive a challenge as unconstitutional special legislation, it must satisfy a so-called "two-prong test." This label was later qualified by the supreme court when it emphasized that the "two-prong test" was not a distinct test in and of itself, but rather a description of how rational basis review is conducted by the courts. | 2 | 2 |
Village of Vernon Hills v. Vernon Fire Protection Districtgreen2 sentences1997In re Petition of Village of Vernon Hills , 168 Ill. 2d 117, 127 , 658 N.E.2d 365, 369-70 (1995). 1997In re Petition of Village of Vernon Hills , 168 Ill. 2d 117, 127 , 658 N.E.2d 365, 369-70 (1995). | 2 | 2 |
Employers Insurance v. Ehlco Liquidating Trustgreen2 sentences2008"It arose out of the recognition that an insurer's duty to defend under a liability insurance policy is so fundamental an obligation that a breach of that duty constitutes a repudiation of the contract. [Citation.] Although the doctrine also has roots in the principle of equitable estoppel, * * * it has since developed into a distinct doctrine that stands on its own." Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Ehlco Liquidating Trust, 186 Ill.2d 127, 151 , 237 Ill.Dec. 82 , 708 N.E.2d 1122 (1999). 2008"It arose out of the recognition that an insurer's duty to defend under a liability insurance policy is so fundamental an obligation that a breach of that duty constitutes a repudiation of the contract. [Citation.] Although the doctrine also has roots in the principle of equitable estoppel, * * * it has since developed into a distinct doctrine that stands on its own." Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Ehlco Liquidating Trust, 186 Ill.2d 127, 151 , 237 Ill.Dec. 82 , 708 N.E.2d 1122 (1999). | 1 | 4 |
Harris v. Thompsongreen2 sentences2016Whether a plaintiff can establish that a local public entity owed a duty is a separate and distinct inquiry from the issue of whether defendants can claim a statutory immunity is available as a defense. - 18 - Therefore, “[o]nce a court determines that a duty exists, it then addresses whether [statutory immunity] applies.” Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525, ¶ 17 (citing Arteman, 198 Ill. 2d at 480 , and Village of Bloomingdale, 196 Ill. 2d at 490 ). 2016Therefore, “[o]nce a court determines that a duty exists, it then addresses whether [statutory immunity] applies.” Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525 , - 14 - ¶ 17 (citing Arteman, 198 Ill. 2d at 480 , and Village of Bloomingdale, 196 Ill. 2d at 490 ). | 1 | 2 |
In re D.D.green1 sentence2025See D.D., 2022 IL App (1st) 220410, ¶ 73 . | 1 | 1 |
Illinois State Bar Ass'n Mutual Insurance Co. v. Canulligreen1 sentence2021See Illinois State Bar Ass’n Mutual Insurance Co. v. Canulli, 2019 IL App (1st) 190141, ¶ 17 (“[I]f a claim based on the same operative facts remains pending when the court issues Rule 304(a) language, then the court has not resolved even a part of the dispute, and the order is nonfinal.”). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Reedgreen2 sentences2021These goals are laudable, but they nonetheless conflict with the nature of appellate review and the strictures of the Act.’” Reed, 2014 IL App (1st) 122610, ¶ 43 (quoting Jones, 213 Ill. 2d at 504-05 .). ¶ 28 Reed illustrates that a distinct claim cannot be raised for the first time on appeal, even if it is factually related to a claim in the petition. 2021In that case, the defendant alleged in his postconviction petition that counsel on direct appeal was ineffective for failing to challenge, on hearsay grounds, the admissibility of defendant’s alleged statement to police. 2014 IL App (1st) 122610, ¶¶ 28, 59 . | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Marriage of Suriano and LaFebergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Williams v. State of Californiagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospitalgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Moy v. County of Cookgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| Pekin Insurance v. Pulte Home Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
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In Re Marriage of Brackett
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2 sentences2020If the trial court wishes to hold a separate and distinct hearing on the petition, it has the discretion to do so.” Id. ¶ 91 In In re Marriage of Suriano and LaFeber, 324 Ill. 2001But, “[i]f the trial court wishes to hold a separate and distinct hearing on the petition, it has the discretion to do so.” Brackett, 309 Ill. | 5 | 2001–2020 |
Vegich v. McDougal Hartmann Co.
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2 sentences2004Simmons v. Union Electric Co., 104 Ill. 2d 444, 458 (1984); Vegich v. McDougal Hartmann Co., 84 Ill. 2d 461 (1981) (when the safety statute’s purpose of prevention is frustrated by a wilful violation and an accident follows, the full burden of the loss must be laid on the wrongdoer, even if the victim was himself negligent); Rost v. F.H. 2004Simmons v. Union Electric Co. , 104 Ill. 2d 444, 458 (1984); Vegich v. McDougal Hartmann Co. , 84 Ill. 2d 461 (1981) (when the safety statute's purpose of prevention is frustrated by a wilful violation and an accident follows, the full burden of the loss must be laid on the wrongdoer, even if the victim was himself negligent); Rost v. F.H. | 3 | 1984–2004 |
Carterville Coal Co. v. Abbott
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2 sentences1981Stat. 1889, ch. 93, par. 3), explained: “To hold that the same principle as to contributory negligence should be applied in case of one who is injured in a mine because the owner, operator or manager totally disregarded the statute, as in other cases of negligence, *** would destroy the effect of the statute and in no manner regard the duty of protecting the life and safety of miners.” ( 181 Ill. 495, 502 .) The court also noted that the common law required that the injured miner be free from contributory negligence, but said, “This legislation fixes a broad and distinct exception from the gen 1981Stat. 1889, ch. 93, par. 3), explained: “To hold that the same principle as to contributory negligence should be applied in case of one who is injured in a mine because the owner, operator or manager totally disregarded the statute, as in other cases of negligence, *** would destroy the effect of the statute and in no manner regard the duty of protecting the life and safety of miners.” ( 181 Ill. 495, 502 .) The court also noted that the common law required that the injured miner be free from contributory negligence, but said, “This legislation fixes a broad and distinct exception from the gen | 3 | 1980–1984 |
Arteman v. CLINTON COM. UNIT SCHOOL DIST.
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2 sentences2016Whether a plaintiff can establish that a local public entity owed a duty is a separate and distinct inquiry from the issue of whether defendants can claim a statutory immunity is available as a defense. - 18 - Therefore, “[o]nce a court determines that a duty exists, it then addresses whether [statutory immunity] applies.” Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525, ¶ 17 (citing Arteman, 198 Ill. 2d at 480 , and Village of Bloomingdale, 196 Ill. 2d at 490 ). 2016Therefore, “[o]nce a court determines that a duty exists, it then addresses whether [statutory immunity] applies.” Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525 , - 14 - ¶ 17 (citing Arteman, 198 Ill. 2d at 480 , and Village of Bloomingdale, 196 Ill. 2d at 490 ). | 2 | 2016–2016 |
Village of Bloomingdale v. CDG Enterprises, Inc.
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2 sentences2016Whether a plaintiff can establish that a local public entity owed a duty is a separate and distinct inquiry from the issue of whether defendants can claim a statutory immunity is available as a defense. - 18 - Therefore, “[o]nce a court determines that a duty exists, it then addresses whether [statutory immunity] applies.” Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525, ¶ 17 (citing Arteman, 198 Ill. 2d at 480 , and Village of Bloomingdale, 196 Ill. 2d at 490 ). 2016Therefore, “[o]nce a court determines that a duty exists, it then addresses whether [statutory immunity] applies.” Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525 , - 14 - ¶ 17 (citing Arteman, 198 Ill. 2d at 480 , and Village of Bloomingdale, 196 Ill. 2d at 490 ). | 2 | 2016–2016 |
Unger v. Continental Assurance Co.
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2 sentences2014Indeed, any such statement would be directly contrary to Meerbrey and Collier, which clearly set forth noncompensable injuries as a category separate from injuries that do not arise out of or in the course of employment. ¶ 41 A similar analysis applies to Unger, 107 Ill. 2d 79 , which, like Sjostrom, was decided before the Meerbrey court reaffirmed lack of compensability as a distinct exception to the Act’s exclusivity bar. 2014Indeed, any such statement would be directly contrary to Meerbrey and Collier, which clearly set forth noncompensable injuries as a category separate from injuries that do not arise out of or in the course of employment. ¶ 41 A similar analysis applies to Unger, 107 Ill. 2d 79 , which, like Sjostrom, was decided before the Meerbrey court reaffirmed lack of compensability as a distinct exception to the Act’s exclusivity bar. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Hudson v. City of Chicago
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2 sentences2011Hudson, 228 Ill. 2d at 467 , 889 N.E.2d at 213 . 2011Hudson, 228 Ill. 2d at 467 , 889 N.E.2d at 213 . | 2 | 2011–2011 |
Stevanovic v. City of Chicago
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2 sentences2010Stevanovic, 385 Ill. 2010Stevanovic, 385 Ill. | 2 | 2010–2010 |
Those Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's v. Professional Underwriters Agency, Inc.
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2 sentences2008"An insurer opting to defend its insured under a reservation of rights *357 * * * avoids estoppel in a subsequent policy suit because it forestalls the insured's claim that [he] was prejudiced by the insurer's conflict of interest or monopolization of the defense." Lloyd's, 364 Ill. 2007“An insurer opting to defend its insured under a reservation of rights *** avoids estoppel in a subsequent policy suit because it forestalls the insured’s claim that [he] was prejudiced by the insurer’s conflict of interest or monopolization of the defense.” Lloyd’s, 364 Ill. | 2 | 2007–2008 |
Porter v. Decatur Memorial Hospital
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2 sentences2008Porter, 227 Ill. 2d at 358-59 , 882 N.E.2d at 592 . 2008Porter, 227 Ill. 2d at 358-59 , 882 N.E.2d at 592 . | 2 | 2008–2008 |
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
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2 sentences2008Perez further argues that State Farm Casualty had a duty to defend based on this court’s analysis in United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 152 Ill. 2008Contrary to Perez’s assertion, neither of these allegations in Perez’s negligent modification claim was a separate and distinct claim from the allegations related to Baeza’s negligent use and operation of the car. 13 1-07-2601 Perez further argues that State Farm Casualty had a duty to defend based on this court’s analysis in United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 152 Ill. | 2 | 2008–2008 |
Sims Ex Rel. Ruark v. Illinois National Casualty Co.
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2 sentences1999See Clemmons , 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy , 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton , 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan , 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co. , 43 Ill. 1999See Clemmons, 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy, 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton, 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan, 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co., 43 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Kinnan v. Charles B. Hurst Co.
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2 sentences1999See Clemmons , 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy , 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton , 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan , 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co. , 43 Ill. 1999See Clemmons, 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy, 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton, 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan, 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co., 43 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Murphy v. Urso
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2 sentences1999See Clemmons , 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy , 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton , 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan , 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co. , 43 Ill. 1999See Clemmons, 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy, 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton, 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan, 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co., 43 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Thornton v. Paul
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2 sentences1999See Clemmons , 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy , 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton , 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan , 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co. , 43 Ill. 1999See Clemmons, 88 Ill. 2d 469 ; Murphy, 88 Ill. 2d 444 ; Thornton, 74 Ill. 2d 132 ; Kinnan, 317 Ill. 251 ; Sims v. Illinois National Casualty Co., 43 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Pasquale v. Speed Products Engineering
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2 sentences1997Pasquale, 166 Ill. 2d at 366 , 654 N.E.2d at 1380 . 1997Pasquale, 166 Ill. 2d at 366 , 654 N.E.2d at 1380 . | 2 | 1997–1997 |
In Re Support of Halford
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2 sentences1981App. 3d 609 , 388 N.E.2d 1131 , section 510(b) of the Marriage Act parted with past law and established a new and distinct standard for termination of maintenance or alimony, which standard amounted to a husband-wife type relationship although not formalized legally. 1980App. 3d 609, 612 , 388 N.E.2d 1131,1134 ), reading sections 510(a) and 510(b) together would disregard the clearly expressed intention of the legislature to establish a new and distinct standard for termination of maintenance. | 2 | 1980–1981 |
Walker v. Shults Auto Sales, Inc.
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1 sentence2025Section 2310(d)(1)(A)-(B) ( 15 U.S.C. § 2310 (d)(1)(A)-(B) (2018)) provides: “(1) Subject to [provisions not applicable here], a consumer who is damaged by the failure of a supplier, warrantor, or service contractor to comply with any obligation under this chapter, or under a written warranty, implied warranty, or service contract, may bring suit for damages and other legal and equitable relief— (A) in any court of competent jurisdiction in any State or the District of Columbia; or (B) in an appropriate district court of the United States, subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection.” Attorney | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Jones
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1 sentence2021These goals are laudable, but they nonetheless conflict with the nature of appellate review and the strictures of the Act.’” Reed, 2014 IL App (1st) 122610, ¶ 43 (quoting Jones, 213 Ill. 2d at 504-05 .). ¶ 28 Reed illustrates that a distinct claim cannot be raised for the first time on appeal, even if it is factually related to a claim in the petition. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| People v. P.H. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| W.L. Miller Co. v. Zehnder green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| General Cas. Co. of Illinois v. McCowan green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Patton v. Carbondale Clinic, S.C. neutral | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| People v. Montgomery green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| VonBoeckmann v. Corn Products Refining Co. neutral | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Landesman v. General Motors Corp. green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Brooks v. Midas-International Corp. green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Potter v. Great American Indemnity Co. of New York green | 1 | 1956–1956 |
| Clancey v. McBride green | 1 | 1940–1940 |
| Quinn v. Ohlerking neutral | 1 | 1940–1940 |
| Posselt v. D'Espard neutral | 1 | 1919–1919 |
| Kershaw v. Kelsey green | 1 | 1919–1919 |
| Chicago & Alton Railroad v. O'Neil neutral | 1 | 1899–1899 |
| Lamb v. Montague neutral | 1 | 1889–1889 |
| La Farge v. Halsey neutral | 1 | 1886–1886 |
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.