Ericksen v. Village of Willow Springs

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BUCKLO, District Judge.

Before the Court is defendants’ motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, to stay the action. For the reasons stated herein, defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim is denied. Defendants’ motion to stay the action pending disposition of an action in state court is granted.

Facts

Beginning in 1982, Eyvind J. Ericksen III (“Mr. Ericksen”) was employed by the Willow Springs Police Department (“Department”) as a patrol officer. On several occasions since April, 1986, Mr. Ericksen received verbal assurances from…